Commercial Manager

Veolia UK; Billingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management within the Energy & Water Northern Business Unit. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in managing sub-contractor contracts, preferably in the energy and water sectors. This role offers a salary of £60,000 pa, hybrid working options, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid volunteering day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sub-contractor contracts and negotiations.
• Knowledge of various forms of contract.
• Preferably experience in energy and water sectors.

Responsibilities

• Commercially support the Veolia Energy & Water Northern Business Unit.
• Overall responsibility for commercial control of contracts.
• Identify risks, liabilities, and commitments within contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Risk analysis

Education

Relevant Degree in commercial/contract management

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £60,000 pa plus company car / car allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits. Hours: 40 hours per week. Location: Billingham or Warrington / hybrid with regional travel across north of England.

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. 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

• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Commercially supporting the Veolia Energy & Water Northern Business Unit
• Overall responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids, letters and processes
• Identifying risks, liabilities and commitments contained within contractual agreements
• Supporting the wider operational teams to recognise, analyse and mitigate risks bringing real solutions to commercial challenges faced
• Developing new, innovative solutions to commercial challenges
• Experience of estimating and putting in place effective cost and value control measures
• Working with procurement to ensure supply chain contracts across the business are structured to suitability
• Recognising and developing new business opportunities
• Demonstrating awareness of and assisting the site team to ensure that we comply with all HSEQ and statutory regulations
• Provide timely quantitative and qualitative management reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and the Senior Leadership team when requested

What are we looking for?

• The ability to manage multiple customer & sub-contractors’ contracts, negotiations and stakeholder management (internal and external)
• Experience with projects/operations and commercial aspects of contracts - preferably in the energy and water sectors but not essential
• Experience working for a main contractor - preferably in the energy and water sectors but not essential
• Good business acumen
• Good knowledge of various forms of contract
• Relevant Degree and/or suitable experience in commercial/contract management, quantity surveying or engineering

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.