Customer Account Manager

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited

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Dunfermline Until 10/6/2026 First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £55,000 plus company car / car allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

Location: Veolia, Dunfermline, Scotland - on site

 

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 You'll Be Doing

  • Manage and grow customer relationships across our nationwide portfolio, identifying opportunities for additional works and contract expansion.

  • Oversee contract delivery and performance, ensuring all parties meet their obligations while maintaining service and budgetary targets.

  • Lead coordination between the M&E delivery team, business development, and senior management to prospect for new opportunities, support bids, and mobilise new contracts.

  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for contract-related matters, conducting customer service reviews and resolving operational, commercial, and contractual issues.

  • Monitor contract performance and financial metrics, providing regular reports on status, risks, and P&L to senior management.

  • Develop and implement customer management processes and best practices, working collaboratively with legal, finance, and operations teams.

  • Manage budgets and forecasts in consultation with your team, tracking performance against £2m contract worth and £250k revenue targets.

  • Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations, promoting sustainable waste management solutions.

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience in contract or customer management, ideally within field service engineering or related industries.

  • Advanced relationship management and communication skills with proven ability to build strong networks at senior levels.

  • Demonstrated people management experience with the capability to lead, motivate, and support cross-functional teams.

  • Strong commercial acumen with proficiency in financial management and contract law.

  • Proven track record managing multiple complex contracts simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Solid understanding of health and safety requirements and duty of care in operations.

  • Proficiency in contract management software.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage customer relationships, oversee contracts, lead teams, ensure performance, and promote sustainability.

Job title

Customer Account Manager

Experience level

extensive experience

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

On site in Dunfermline, no remote work allowed.

Salary

£55k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

relationship managementcommunicationpeople managementfinancial managementcontract lawcontract management software

Preferred skills

leadershipproblem-solvinganalytical skills

Specializations

contract managementcustomer relationshipsfinancial managementsafety standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dunfermline, UK

On-site City