Commercial Manager

Veolia; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a professional to provide commercial support for its Energy & Water Northern Business Unit. The role involves managing contracts, identifying risks, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have relevant experience or a degree in commercial management, alongside skills in negotiation and stakeholder management. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, company car, bonuses, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Virtual GP access 24/7

Paid leave to volunteer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aspects of contracts in the energy and water sectors preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and negotiations.
• Experience as a main contractor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercially support the Veolia Energy & Water Northern Business Unit.
• Overall responsibility for the commercial control of contracts.
• Identify risks and liabilities in contractual agreements.
• Develop innovative solutions to commercial challenges.

Skills

Customer management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Negotiation

Education

Relevant Degree in commercial/contract management, quantity surveying or engineering

Job description

Overview

Salary: £60,000 plus company car / car allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Veolia, 39 Royce Av, Billingham TS23 4BX or Veolia, 414 The Quadrant, Risley, Warrington WA3 6FW

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

• 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 be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.