Commercial Contracts Officer

Veolia; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Horsham is seeking a professional to oversee commercial oversight of CHP operational contracts. The role requires experience in contract management and problem-solving skills, offering a salary of £45,000 per annum with additional benefits. You will play a key role in ensuring effective contract negotiations and management while fostering stakeholder relationships. This position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Refer an Engineer and earn £1000

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting stakeholder management.
• Experience in contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal/termination.
• Previous knowledge of operations and maintenance contracting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Veolia CHP operational contracts and negotiate new contracts.
• Manage commercial control of contracts, bids, and processes.
• Identify risks and commitments in contractual agreements.
• Ensure commercial interests of the delivery team are protected.
• Implement effective cost control mechanisms.
• Manage subcontracting processes.
• Provide management reports to Senior leadership.
• Support business departments with commercial issues.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Salary: £45,000 per annum, plus £400 monthly Car Allowance and 17.5% annual bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working in Horsham, RH12 4AL

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing

• Commercial oversight of Veolia CHP operational contracts, including negotiation of new contracts and contract renewals
• Take responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids and processes.
• Identify the risks, liabilities and commitments contained within contractual agreements and ensure that the business fully appreciates any potential impact.
• Ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected.
• Estimating and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms.
• Sub Contract Management - Enquiry, subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment.
• Supporting project procurement.
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and the Senior leadership team when requested.
• Commercial Support to other business departments.
• Day to day commercial issues.

What we're looking for

• A proven track record in supporting stakeholder management
• Experience of dealing with contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal/termination
• An efficient problem solver with excellent organisation skills
• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting would be beneficial

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.