Energy Operations and Maintenance Contract Manager

Veolia; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contracts in Tees Valley. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing operational services within the energy sector, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining financial performance within assigned contracts. The role offers a competitive salary, company benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Market-leading pension

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Contract Manager or above.
• Competence in delivering health and safety standards.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts to meet delivery and budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with HS&E standards.
• Assist in business development across the Yorkshire area.

Skills

Experience delivering O&M services

H&S Qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safety)

Background in Energy

Electrical experience

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in relevant field

Tools

Utilities plant operations (CHP, boilers, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you?

Job Title: Contract Manager

Salary: £45,000 per annum, company car / allowance, yearly bonus plus Veolia benefits

Location: Teeside

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 sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting role as Contract Manager in our Leeds team.

Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you're an experienced Contract Manager, this role will suit you perfectly.

It doesn't matter if you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• What will you be doing?
• Manage contracts within the portfolio, effectively utilising identified resources to ensure they meet both service delivery and budgetary targets, and the requirements in terms of Contract obligations and Legislation.
• Assist Senior Contracts Manager in the Management and Control of the area, in particular execution of Veolia's Corporate objectives and continuous improvements.
• This role is seen as part of succession planning for development to next level with the business.
• Safety, Health and Environment
• Ensure Supervisors and Technicians exercising management and control of HS&E, in terms of compliance to Veolia's standards and legislation
• Maintain focus on 'Zero Harm'
• Take an active role across the area to promote and encourage best HS&E practice in Contract Delivery
• Maintain current Contract Health reviews with actions to improve contract delivery
• Build relationships with customers with view to extend contracts, expand scope of work and sell other services to customers
• Quality Management / Continuous Improvement
• Utilise the Veolia support functions to assist with developing and executing Improvement plans
• Able to recognise problems and use resources available to solve these problems
• Work with wider teams to standardise processes to build resilience across contracts
• Financial & Commercial Management
• Ability to create and manage a multi-million £ budget
• Work with your Supervisors and accountants to manage P&Ls and to track performance
• Keep 'Lead in' forecast up to date and develop mitigation plans when forecasts indicate below target performance
• In consultation with team prepare annual budgets and F1/2 forecasts and assist with presenting to Senior Mgt
• Understand contracts to ensure Veolia extra full commercial value
• People Management
• Assist with succession planning for the area, to include mentoring graduates and talent within area
• Develop training and development plans
• Work with teams to ensure teams are motivated and delivering to a high standard
• Business Development
• Work with the local teams and BD to find and establish new business across the Yorkshire area

Qualifications

• Experience and track record of delivering O&M services as a Contract Manager or above
• H&S Qualification e.g IOSH Managing Safety
• Background in Energy, Experience of operating, maintaining and managing utilities plant (i.e. CHP, boilers, chilled water, compressed air, treated water plants [demin, RO, softeners, etc]).
• Working knowledge of the Electricity at Work and Pressure System Regulations and experience of supervising contractors.
• Degree status preferred but not essential, HND, HNC considered with relevant experiences.
• Electrical experience beneficial

Our promise to you

Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.

So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you'll get 25 days of holiday alongside an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, alongside a range of employee discounts. Also to help you further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.

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 applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date: Not specified in the description