Commercial Manager

Veolia; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a professional to commercially support their Energy & Water division. The role involves managing contracts, identifying risks, and developing solutions to commercial challenges. This position requires strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management, with a degree in a relevant field preferred. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including bonuses and a company car.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts at retailers

Access to mental and physical health resources

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with projects in energy and water sectors is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Commercially support the Veolia Energy & Water Northern Business Unit.
• Manage the commercial control of contracts, bids, and processes.
• Identify risks and liabilities within contractual agreements.
• Support operational teams in mitigating commercial challenges.
• Develop innovative solutions to commercial issues.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Commercial acumen

Education

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

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Up to GBP60,000 plus company car / car allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits (total package up to GBP78,600)

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 the energy and water sectors but not essential
• Experience working for a main contractor - preferably in the the energy and water sectors but not essentialGood business acumen
• Good knowledge of various forms of contract
• Relevant Degree and/or suitable experience in commercial/contract management, quantity surveying or engineering

3>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.