Contract Manager

Veolia Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a contract manager for water networks at Luton Airport. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with contract objectives and manage a team while ensuring high levels of operational efficiency. The role demands strong experience in contract management and knowledge of water infrastructure. Join us at Veolia, where we strive for ecological transformation and offer diverse professional opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Access to mental and physical health resources

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a contract or site.
• Knowledge of water networks and/or wastewater pumping stations.
• Experience in a maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of contract objectives and compliance with KPIs.
• Management of water and wastewater networks.
• Leading a high-performing team.

Skills

Contract management

Water networks knowledge

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Luton Airport

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 you'll be doing:

Delivery of contract objectives

Compliance with contract KPIs

Commercial management of contract to meet budget targets

Meet all health and safety targets and requirements

Water quality compliance.

Managing team to deliver operational and maintenance requirements in accordance with contractual obligations

Manage water networks, wastewater networks/pumping stations and surface water networks

Ensure appropriate resources available for operational needs

All billing files are completed as per contractual needs

What we're looking for:

Experience within managing a contract / site

Knowledge in water networks and/or wastewater pumping stations and networks

Experience in maintenance role

The ability to lead a high performing team

High levels of organisation to run an effective and efficient contract

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.

About Us

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.

Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.