Commercial Manager

Astute People; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company near Middlesbrough is seeking a Lead Site & Commercial Strategy professional to oversee a high-performing de-packaging facility. This role involves securing waste processing contracts, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with HSE regulations. Candidates should have experience in biogas or food waste management, alongside strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Pension and full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in biogas or food waste management.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• HSE qualifications like IOSH or NEBOSH are required.

Responsibilities

• Secure new waste processing contracts.
• Manage daily site operations and throughput targets.
• Lead compliance and permit processes.
• Coordinate logistics and manage product sales.

Skills

Experience in biogas, food waste, or industrial processing

Strong commercial background

Stakeholder management skills

HSE qualifications (IOSH or NEBOSH)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Pension | Lead Site & Commercial Strategy | Drive Growth in Renewable Energy

Want to shape the future of food waste recovery and biogas production? Join this established renewables business near Middlesbrough, managing a high-performing de-packaging facility and leading commercial development across the UK.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• Pension and full benefits package
• Key leadership role with UK-wide influence
• Strong environmental and sustainability impact

What you’ll be doing:

• Securing new waste processing contracts and strengthening client relationships
• Managing daily site operations and throughput targets
• Leading compliance, HSE, and EA permit variation processes
• Coordinating logistics and managing product sales
• Supporting the nearby anaerobic digestion plant with feedstock performance

What we want from you:

• Experience in biogas, food waste, or industrial processing
• Strong commercial background and stakeholder management skills
• HSE qualifications (IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Apply now to take ownership of a key site and help power the circular economy.