Job Description

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Salary: Up to £60,000 with a total package up to £75,000 (car/car allowance) plus pension & other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield

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.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Contracts Manager to join our team. You will manage the safe and efficient operational delivery of contractual service levels within our Cheshire portfolio of energy customer contracts, including the Alderley Park and Bespak Operations Teams. This role offers the opportunity to deliver strong operational and financial performance within budget whilst maintaining high levels of customer service and team engagement.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• 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:

• Lead and manage a team of 8 direct reports, ensuring efficient utilisation of labour and materials to deliver service excellence in accordance with customer expectations.

• Operate and control plants in a safe, efficient and consistent manner, ensuring Veolia's legal compliance in Health and Safety, Environmental Agency, HSE regulations, Duty of Care, and Site licences.

• Manage budgets of approximately £2 million revenue, operating within agreed financial parameters and achieving targets and compliance to KPI's within contractual agreements.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, providing advice on opportunities, best practices, legal and environmental compliance whilst representing the company's image and reputation to maximum effect.

• Maintain consistent and cost effective energy production (steam, electricity and LTHW), whilst developing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement across operations.

What we're looking for:

• Time served in a recognised engineering apprenticeship and qualified to HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline.

• Relevant safety qualification (e.g. IOSH) in engineering/operational environment with previous working knowledge of boiler plants, water treatment plants and proven knowledge of CHP.

• Experience of delivering multi-faceted service delivery to include Utilities and Facilities Management (Hard Services).

• Solid operational experience of working within a challenging customer focused environment with a proven record of successfully delivering to Contract KPI's.

• Good numeracy, analytical and IT skills with excellent organisational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Business acumen and financial management proficiency with the ability to make informed decisions and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

What’s next?

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

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.