UK remote
Project Manager
About this role
TOMRA is scaling in the UK to support the rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027—a transformative national initiative to improve recycling and reduce waste. As part of this growth, we are building our operational capabilities to deliver large-scale deployment of our reverse vending technology across the country. As a Project Manager , you will play a critical role in turning this strategy into reality , leading the delivery of physical projects and ensuring these are executed efficiently, safely, and at scale.
As a Project Manager , you will lead the end-to-end delivery of physical projects , supporting the large-scale rollout of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) across the UK. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role where planning meets real-world execution. You’ll work closely with internal teams, customers, and partners to ensure installations are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. What you’ll be responsible for You will lead the delivery of operational projects from planning through to execution, ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Working closely with internal teams, customers, and partners, you’ll play a key role in keeping projects on track and driving high-quality outcomes. Leading the rollout of RVM installations across multiple UK locations Managing project plans, timelines, resources, and dependencies Acting as the primary operational point of contact for customers and stakeholders Coordinating cross-functional teams (logistics, service, operations) to deliver projects Driving day-to-day execution, proactively managing risks and resolving issues Overseeing project reporting, documentation, and progress tracking Ensuring delivery aligns with KPIs, SLAs, and health & safety standards Why this role stands out Manage real, physical project delivery with visible outcomes Collaborate with experienced operations, service, and delivery teams Build your leadership capability in project and stakeholder management Contribute to a company with a strong sustainability purpose What we’re looking for We’re looking for a collaborative Project Manager who enjoys bringing projects to life in a hands-on, operational environment.
You don’t need to meet every requirement—if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. You likely bring: 3+ years’ experience managing projects , ideally involving physical projects which could include installations, infrastructure, or operational delivery Proven experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver work in a structured and thoughtful way Comfortable balancing priorities, with a flexible approach to navigating a dynamic environment Takes ownership of tasks and enjoys seeing projects through to completion Builds positive relationships and communicates clearly with a range of stakeholders Experience with Microsoft 365; exposure to tools such as Jira or ERP systems is beneficial Join a company that combines purpose with innovation where your work has real impact, and your ideas help shape a better future.