JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Company Description:
For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.
Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.
Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East:
- Over 3,600 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
- A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
- 40 years of sustainable partnerships
In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.
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Job Description
Main Accountabilities:
The resource regeneration manager will oversee the expansion of business sectors related to water and energy. This includes spearheading initiatives that align with Veolia UAE's Green-up strategy, with a strong emphasis on innovative water reuse methodologies and comprehensive carbon footprint reduction strategies. The role will likely involve identifying and implementing sustainable practices, fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders, and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in water and energy management.
Detailed Job Description:
- Lead strategic Business Development initiatives to secure new Operation & Maintenance contracts for water treatment facilities across UAE, with primary focus on Abu Dhabi Market.
- Drive business acquisition and growth in Water Services O&M, specifically targeting PO plants, STPs, and industrial water treatment facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive client engagement and market intelligence in the water treatment sector
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients, offering comprehensive water efficiency solutions and O&M services
- Spearhead tender responses for water, sludge, and energy projects, resulting in competitive technical and commercial proposals
- Secure registration with industrial authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to expand O&M service offerings.
- Develop and execute market entry strategies for water and energy sectors, including Waste to Energy and Biogas initiatives.
- Lead proposal development, including technical documentation, pricing strategies, and operational planning
- Conduct market analysis to identify emerging O&M opportunities in the water treatment sector
- Work with technical teams to develop innovative water treatment solutions and operational strategies
- Manage financial aspects of tenders and contracts to ensure business profitability
- Work with the Business Development Support Manager to prepare and analyse the financial components of tenders.
- Lead the advancement and growth of Water Services, especially in Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) technologies.
- Participate in the strategic planning, development, and execution within the bi-methanization sector.
- Undertake in-depth market analyses to identify and assess emerging opportunities in the water and energy sectors.
- Engage with Veolia Water Technologies to provide clients with a comprehensive and integrated water solutions and services portfolio.
- Facilitate project development, proposal preparation, and operational strategies for environmental projects.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and QHSE standards in water and energy operations
- Understand local compliances for the water and energy sector.
- Support all departments for all forecasts and budget projections.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical or Preservation of Natural Resources)- Proven leadership experience in water treatment, renewable energy, or environmental technologies.
- Strong background in operations and maintenance, preferably on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience in market analysis, project planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Familiarity with RO, STPs, biogas, and waste-to-energy systems technologies.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the sector
- Proficiency in using Google Suite environment.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in English with Arabic and French as a plus.
Additional Information
Personal Attributes:
- Comply with Veolia Group Values: Responsibility, Community Spirit, Respect, Innovation and Customer Focus
- Take initiative and always act professionally and ethically.
- Represent the entities in a courteous, helpful and business-like manner.
- Maintain an uncompromised level of confidentiality and integrity related to all Veolia entities' information and operations in general.
- Adhere to and encourage adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.
- Maximum flexibility and autonomy due to the nature of work and traveling.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Veolia is the world's largest environmental services company.
For over 160 years, Veolia has provided public and private sectors with Water, Energy and Waste Management solutions and services which are vital to human development and sustainable growth.
With over 200,000 employees on five continents, Veolia designs practical solutions for the management (operation, treatment, distribution and/or supply) of Water, Waste and Energy. Through these three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them.
Veolia Group achieved revenues of EUR 28.5billion in 2021. (In 2020) the Veolia Group served 95mn inhabitants with drinking water, 62mn with sanitation, produced nearly 43mn MWH of energy, and recycled 47mn tonnes of waste.
Veolia aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our goal is to build a better 21st century. We therefore see ourselves as #resourcers.
VEOLIA IN THE NEAR & MIDDLE EAST
Veolia has operated in the Middle East for over 30 years, providing innovative and sustainable water & waste services to industries, governments & communities, retail and commercial businesses.
Veolia has more than 3,000 employees in the Near & Middle East and a strong regional network of ~12 offices in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Veolia currently has over 6,000 project references of work delivered in the region, and continues to develop new projects through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes.
