Recruiting for Senior Contracts Manager to work for the UK’s leader in Environmental Solutions (Waste, Energy & Recycling), the Senior Contracts Manager will be responsible for a series of Contracts within the industrial engineering department – working on contracts such as the Operations & Maintenance of major energy facilities such as EFw or high-temperature incinerator (EP HTI) – which is used to disposal of hazardous waste. The Senior Contract Manager will manage contracts within the Engineering portfolio, effectively utilising identified resources to ensure they meet both service delivery and budgetary targets, and the requirements in terms of Contract obligations and Legislation. Regular engagement, both in person and virtually, with our customers and site teams. Carry out regular site visits for all aspects of our service delivery. Build rapport with clients and work to develop additional Veolia services across the contract portfolio. Assist General Manager in the Management and Control of the area, in particular execution of Veolia’s Corporate objectives and continuous improvements Looking for Contracts Manager or above who has had experience working within the waste or energy industry maintaining operations of heavy industry. Working for global waste, energy & recycling corporate which turnover in excess of £3 billion alone, great opportunity for the role to go permanent or continue contract. Duties & Responsibilities Safety Health and Environment * Ensure Contract Manager, Site Manager and Supervisors exercising Management and control of HS&E, in terms of legal compliance to Veolia’s standards and legislation * Maintain focus on ‘Zero Harm’ * Take an active role across GM area to promote and encourage best HS&E practice * Delivery of Veolia Minimum Standards across the portfolio Technical * Waste Knowledge - Non hazardous and Hazardous * Treatment technologies for recycling streams * Project Management and problem solving * Circular Economy / Application of the Waste Hierarchy Contract Delivery * Strong Customer Management skills to manage * Maintain current Contract Health reviews with actions to improve contract delivery * Build relationships with customers with view to extend contracts, expand scope of work and sell other services to customers Quality Management/ Continuous Improvement * Utilise the Veolia support functions to assist with developing and executing Improvement plans * Able to recognise problems and use resource available to solve these problems * Work with wider teams to standardise processes to build resilience across contracts Financial, Commercial & Contract Management * Work with your Contract Manager, Site Managers and Supervisors for all to understand their P&Ls and to track performance * Keep ‘Lead in’ forecast up to date and develop mitigation plans when forecasts indicate below target performance. * In consultation with team prepare annual budgets and F1/2 forecasts and assist with presenting to Senior Mgt * Understand contracts to ensure Veolia extra full commercial value People Management * Assist with succession planning for the area, to include mentoring graduates and talent within area * Develop training and development plans * Work with teams to ensure teams are motivated and delivering to a high standard Looking for: Looking for an individual with Experience and track record of delivering O&M services within the energy sector as a Contract Manager or above, You will have H&S qualifications such as - IOSH Managing Safety, or NEBOSH Have a Technical background in Energy HNC or equivalent in Engineering and/or Tertiary qualification Commercial & Contractual experience & track record Renewable energy experience beneficial Electrical experience beneficial Experience of CEF contracts beneficial