Senior Commercial Manager
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £70,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8JP |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR23977_1749567419 |
Summary
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum plus bonus, Car allowance and Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid, covering sites across the UK
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:
- Ensuring that the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected at all times
- Managing the commercial relationship with Total Waste Management (TWM) clients
- Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team
- Supporting the work-winning team in reviewing and identifying risks and accountabilities within tender packs and associated contractual terms and conditions
- Preparing, developing, and implementing commercial strategies for both pre- and post-tender stages
- Taking a leading role in the transition from tender to live projects
- Determining the scope of work and contractual obligations by interpreting contract documents
- Identifying and managing commercial risk on both new and existing contracts
- Being accountable for contract compliance and performance
- Preparing and implementing contract management processes
- Clearly explaining contract conditions and identifying variations
- Building strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers
- Negotiating contract agreements and managing potentially onerous contractual obligations
- Handling contract administration, including providing advice on contractual matters and drafting contractual/legal correspondence
- Exercising financial and commercial control, including preparing profit and loss statements, cash flow forecasts, KPIs, CVRs, and cost-to-complete reports
- Working with Sector Managers/Directors to ensure projects exceed commercial targets
- Supporting Contract Managers with budget planning and accurate commercial forecasting
- Liaising closely with operational teams and support functions (procurement, finance, legal)
- Ensuring team compliance with all safety initiatives and actively participating in achieving safety targets
What we're looking for:
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, such as Quantity Surveying, Law, or an equivalent discipline
- Strong understanding of a range of contract forms (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC), with the capability to compile, draft, and red-line clauses to support effective negotiation and risk management
- A proven track record in client management, stakeholder engagement, and problem solving
- Proven ability to navigate complex matrix structures and engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience managing and mentoring direct reports and across functions when required.
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.
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.