Commercial Manager

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Commercial Manager to oversee project management and ensure the company’s commercial interests are safeguarded. This role involves leading a team, generating project estimates, and liaising with various departments to maintain effective operations. With a commitment to ecological transformation, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a genuine impact on community and environmental initiatives. Join a company recognized as one of the best places to work, and contribute to meaningful change for future generations.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS/Commercial Manager in the utility/construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Commercial Management of project-based business.
• Generating/reviewing project estimates and implementing cost control mechanisms.
• Providing timely management reports to the Head of Commercial.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Control

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Commercial Management

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: 65k + Car Allowance / Company Car + Annual Bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours

Location: KDC Bolton

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:

• Overseeing the Commercial Management of this project based business.
  
• Ensuring the commercial interests of the company and delivery team are protected.
  
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team.
  
• Generating / reviewing project estimates and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms
  
• Using the above to generate forecasts for live order book
  
• Liaising with Legal / Sales / Operations and CMs
  
• Ensuring teams are submitting timely notices, cost assessments in accordance with the contractual conditions
  
• Support / lead subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment activities
  
• Pre-execution contract reviews to identify commercial risk and mitigate through negotiations and/or internal adjustments.
  
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to the Head of Commercial and Head of KDC.
  
• Commercial Support to the wider Veolia if required
  
• Dispute avoidance / resolution
  

What we're looking for:

• Someone who will promote good working relationships by acting in a respectful and professional manner at all times
  
• Experience owning CVRs and cost reports for Projects / Contracts
  
• Experience as a QS / Commercial Manager in the Decommissioning / utility / construction industry
  
• HNC/HND/Degree in commercial management or quantity surveying
  
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC
  

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.