Decommissioning Contract Manager in Bolton

Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia benefits (car/car allowance, pension)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Bolton - Hybrid with travel and National Travel

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.

As a Senior Contract Manager, you will oversee decommissioning projects from start to finish across all business sectors, ensuring delivery on time and within budget, whilst acting as the internal expert for clients, stakeholders, and the HSE, and supporting the sales team with technical input on tender responses.

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 day’s 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:

• Manage multiple decommissioning projects end-to-end, overseeing budgets, programmes, and quality, whilst producing all required project documentation and ensuring contractual cover is in place for any changes.
• Develop and implement all SHEQ requirements, maintain the risk register, and ensure all site personnel and subcontractors are trained and compliant with statutory and contractual obligations.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, engineers, local authorities, and the HSE, providing regular progress reports and managing community relations.
• Support external accreditation audits (ISO9001, 14001, 45001, NFDC etc.), maintain integrated management systems, and provide expert advice on decommissioning techniques and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, drive innovation and efficiencies, and manage operations to deliver profitable, high-quality service in line with Veolia's minimum requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven experience in the decommissioning or demolition industry.
• Relevant qualifications including CCDO Black Card Level 6 or above, Asbestos Management, and CDM Temporary Works Coordinator.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.