Regional Manager (DRS)

SUEZ; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced regional manager to oversee operational delivery and client relationships across the region, ensuring contract compliance and performance. You will build strong relationships with the Client and delivery partners, coordinate with SUEZ I&C and Processing Teams, and drive improvements in service delivery nationwide.

This role emphasizes sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement as core priorities; join a team focused on reliable,

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing and being accountable for a complex, multi-site contract delivering business objectives.
• Ability to deliver business performance including developing and implementing opportunities to improve growth and efficiencies.
• Experience delivering high health & safety, environmental and business standards.
• Client-centric approach with vision, sustainability focus and willingness to innovate.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to improve business processes, quality and performance.
• Experience in the waste industry or logistics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the Client regarding operational delivery and management within the region and build a positive relationship while ensuring contract compliance.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including SUEZ DRS Regional Manager and Client delivery partners to ensure smooth regional service and country-wide delivery.
• Manage relationships with third party delivery partners and ensure their performance supports contract targets.
• Ensure compliance with operational, contractual and performance management targets within the contract.
• Maintain a professional image to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal SUEZ teams to ensure delivery of service through existing partners.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Sustainability

Continuous improvement

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Interface with the Client regarding operational delivery and management within the region. Build a positive relationship with the Client and ensure compliance with the contract.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, including the other SUEZ DRS Regional Manager and other Client delivery partners to ensure smooth delivery of the operations in the region and to support smooth service delivery across the country as a whole.
• Manage relationships with third party delivery partners and ensure their performance supports achievement of contract targets.
• Ensure compliance with the operational, contractual and performance management targets within the contract.
• Ensure the business portrays a professional image to all internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• The DRS service is being delivered by existing SUEZ I&C and Processing Teams, your role will be to ensure the delivery of the service to the Client through these internal delivery partners.

What are the requirements?

• Proven experience of managing and being accountable for a complex, multi-site contract delivering business objectives.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver business performance including developing and implementing opportunities to improve growth and efficiencies.
• Proven experience of delivering to high health & safety, environmental and business standards.
• Will put the Client at the centre of our actions, design an actionable vision, make sustainability a key differentiator, dare to innovate and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach to identify and implement opportunities which continually improve business processes, quality and overall performance.
• Experience in the waste industry, or the logistics sector is highly desirable.

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.