Commercial Manager

Veolia; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia seeks a dedicated Commercial Manager to join their team, focusing on ecological transformation while ensuring commercial interests are upheld. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in contract negotiation, supporting operational teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, Veolia offers a dynamic work environment for candidate development.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave for community volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a quantity surveyor or in commercial management in FM or construction.
• Working knowledge of SFG20 and PPMs.
• Ability to review and draft contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the commercial interests of the FM business are protected.
• Support operational teams on commercial matters.
• Negotiate terms with clients during contract drafting.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cost control mechanisms

Compliance

Relationship management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in commercial management or quantity surveying

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum plus bonus, Car allowance and Veolia benefits

Location: Warrington or Cannock / Remote



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?



The Commercial Manager will support the IFM business unit, working closely with the wider operational team and various other support functions. Reporting to the Head of Commercial the role will be required to: .

• Ensure the commercial interests of FM business is protected
  
• Supporting operational teams on commercial matters across the portfolio of contracts
  
• Supporting bid team on FM tenders and contract renewals
  
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to ensure during contract drafting
  
• Demonstrating awareness of and assisting the site team to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and contractual obligations
  
• Experience of developing / reviewing effective cost control mechanisms
  
• Supporting and implementing Change Management processes in line with contracts
  
• Sub Contract Management - Enquiry, subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment
  
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to Senior Management
  
• Ensuring the transparency of the financial position through accurate cost/revenue control
  
• Commercial Support to other business departments
  
• Conduct day to day commercial issues
  
• Compliance with all Veolia policies and procedures
  
• Promoting good working relationships by acting in a respectful and professional manner at all times
  

What are we looking for?



Essential:

• Experience as a quantity surveyor or commercial management in the FM, utility and/or construction industry or similar
  
• Working knowledge of SFG20, labour loading, development of PPMs and optimised delivery planning
  
• HNC/HND/Degree in commercial management or quantity surveying
  
• Experience dealing with disputes in a reputable manner
  
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract
  
• Ability to review / draft / edit contracts
  
• Experience working for a main contractor, preferable.
  

Desirable:

• Experience of working in high security sites
  
• In-depth Knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts
  

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.

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.