Commercial Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Tidworth; Hybrid; GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Tidworth is looking for a Commercial Contract Manager to oversee contract management, risk assessment, and operational support. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling commercial contracts in the energy and water sectors and possess strong negotiation skills. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus additional benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 plus car allowance

Bonus and extensive benefits package

Hybrid working with travel

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retail

Wellness resources

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid day for community volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple contracts and negotiations.
• Good understanding of energy and water sectors is advantageous.
• Experience with main contractors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and commitments in contracts.
• Support teams in analyzing and mitigating risks.
• Develop innovative solutions to commercial challenges.
• Implement effective cost control measures.
• Collaborate on supply-chain contracts.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contract management

Risk analysis

Stakeholder relations

Commercial negotiations

Business acumen

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Commercially supporting the Veolia Energy & Water Southern Business Unit. Overall responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids, letters and processes.

Responsibilities

• Identifying risks, liabilities and commitments within contractual agreements.
• Supporting wider operational teams to recognise, analyse and mitigate risks.
• Developing new, innovative solutions to commercial challenges.
• Estimating and implementing effective cost and value control measures.
• Collaborating with procurement to structure supply‑chain contracts suitably.
• Developing new business opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with HSEQ and statutory regulations.
• Providing timely quantitative and qualitative management reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple customer and subcontractor contracts, negotiations, and stakeholder relations.
• Experience with projects/operations and commercial contracts, preferably in energy and water sectors.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Good business acumen and knowledge of various contract forms.
• Relevant degree or suitable experience in commercial/contract management, quantity surveying or engineering.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 plus company car / car allowance, bonus and benefits (total package up to £78,600).
• Hybrid working with travel around Tidworth.
• Access to company pension scheme.
• Discounts on groceries and retail.
• Wellness resources supporting physical, mental and financial health.
• 24‑hour virtual GP access, 365 days a year.
• One paid day leave annually for community volunteering.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Equality and Inclusion

We are a Disability‑Confident Employer and offer interview adjustments for applicants with long‑term conditions who opt‑in to the Disability‑Confident scheme. All applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.