Senior Commercial Manager

TieTalent; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological transformation is seeking a passionate and experienced Commercial Manager to oversee client relationships and lead the delivery team in the Midlands region. The role involves developing commercial strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance while promoting a culture of inclusivity and support for employees.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave for community volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client and stakeholder management.
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC.
• Experience in the energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial relationship with clients.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team.
• Preparing commercial strategies for tender processes.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

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