Senior Commercial Manager

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological transformation seeks a passionate Commercial Manager to oversee client management and team leadership. Offering a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment, this role aims to empower the right candidate to foster significant change and drive project success. Join us in making a difference for future generations!

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to mental health resources

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer day per year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client and stakeholder management.
• Experience working for a main contractor within the energy sector.
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with clients and protect the delivery team's interests.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team.
• Prepare and implement commercial strategies for tenders.

Skills

Client Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

NEC Contract Knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £70k - £75k + £550 Car Allowance P/M + Annual Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Location: Hybrid, covering sites across the Midlands region

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;

• To ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected

• Managing the commercial relationship with Clients

• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team

• Support the work winning team to review/identify risks/accountabilities within tender packs and associated contractual terms and conditions

• Prepare, develop and implement commercial strategies for pre and post tender

• Take a leading role in transitioning the handover of projects tendered into live projects

• Determination of the scope of work and contractual obligations delivering the work through the interpretation of contract documents

• Advise the business on the differing standard form of contracts used for construction projects

• Identify and manage commercial risk on new and existing contracts

• Quantifying and costing of infrastructure/M&E works

• Accountable for contract compliance and performance

• Prepare and implement contract management processes

• Can coherently explain contract conditions that identify variations to contracts

• Builds strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers

• Negotiate contract agreements and manage potential onerous contractual obligations

• Contract administration including providing advice on contractual matters and formulating contractual/legal correspondence

• Financial and commercial control including the production of profit and loss, cash flow, KPI, CVR and Cost to Complete statements

• Work with Sector Managers/Directors to ensure projects exceed commercial targets

• Develop, finalise and present accurate Management Information (MI) to senior management

• Support the SQS'/Project teams on budgets to determine accurate commercial forecasting

• Perform continuous programme analysis with identification of any potential delays, risk

• Liaise with the Procurement team for supply chain engagement and subcontract administration

• Diligently provides timely information on the growth of anticipated Final Account value

• Ensure compliance of the team towards all safety initiatives and active participation in meeting our safety targets

What we're looking for;

• Passionate and experienced Commercial Manager with a proven track record in client management, stakeholder management and problem solving.

• Relevant Degree or equivalent professional qualification.

• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC.

• Experience working for a main contractor, within the energy sector preferable.

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.