Senior Commercial Officer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in the UK is seeking a candidate for a commercial role focused on contract management and stakeholder support. Responsibilities include the oversight of contracts, project cost control, and providing management reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder management, along with strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a range of benefits including generous leave, development opportunities, and health resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

£1,000 referral bonus

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources support

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting stakeholder management.
• Experience of dealing with contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal/termination.
• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Commercial oversight of contracts, including negotiation and renewals.
• Manage project cost control, risks, commitments, and subcontractors.
• Provide timely management reports to the Senior Commercial Manager.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Problem solving

Organisation skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Commercial oversight of Veolia CHP operational contracts, including negotiation of new contracts and contract renewals
• Take responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids and processes.
• Identify the risks, liabilities and commitments contained within contractual agreements and ensure that the business fully appreciates any potential impact.
• Provide commercial support on Design & Build projects from tender to completion, managing project cost control, risks, commitments and subcontractors
• Ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected.
• Estimating and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms.
• Sub Contract Management – Enquiry, subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment.
• Supporting project procurement.
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to the Senior Commercial Manager and the Senior leadership team when requested.
• Commercial Support to other business departments.
• Day to day commercial issues.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in supporting stakeholder management
• Experience of dealing with contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal/termination
• An efficient problem solver with excellent organisation skills
• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting would be beneficial

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

About Veolia

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also 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.

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.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.