Contract Manager

Veolia; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources for you and family

24 hour virtual GP

Volunteer day for community

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting a Contract Manager - Water Industry to lead the Gibraltar water contract from Tidworth/Aldermarston, covering the South Region with bi-monthly travel to Gibraltar. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong contract, operations and safety oversight.

You will oversee delivery on two sites, manage a dedicated team, drive performance, maintain key client relationships and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, while delivering against budget

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar contract management role.
• Knowledge of water operations and water quality.
• Experience in senior/complex maintenance roles.
• Contract management experience within the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gibraltar water contract management and support regional growth initiatives.
• Oversee operational delivery and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare performance reports for management and clients.
• Manage team performance, training and health & safety.

Skills

Contract management

Water operations

Client relationship

Health & safety

Job description

Contract Manager - Water Industry

Location: Tidworth / Aldermarston covering the South Region, with bi monthly travel to Gibraltar

Salary: Upto £55,000 plus car / car allowance & Veolia Benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the management of the Gibraltar water contract while supporting regional growth initiatives. You will oversee operational delivery, manage a dedicated team, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Preparing performance reports for management and clients


• Managing the Gibraltar water contract to ensure all objectives are met


• Overseeing operational and maintenance activities across 2 sites


• Conducting bi-monthly face-to-face meetings with clients


• Managing team performance, training, and health & safety


• Tracking contract milestones, deadlines and deliverables


• Processing invoicing and payment activities
  
• Commercial management to meet budget targets (£700k P&L responsibility)


• Managing contract amendments, variations and change orders


• Conducting performance reviews and audits


• Supporting growth projects within the region


• Ensuring water quality compliance and health & safety requirements


• Maintaining contract documentation and audit trails

What Are We Looking For?

Essential Experience

• Proven Track Record: Experience in a similar contract management role


• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of water operations and water quality


• Senior Maintenance Background: Experience in senior/complex maintenance roles


• Water Industry Expertise: Contract management experience within the water industry

Desirable Attributes

• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with Gibraltar


• Organisational Values Alignment: Demonstrate Deliver, Teamwork, Focus, Measure, Empowerment, Truth, and Innovation

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.