Company Description

Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Assets Team at Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions!

We are seeking a talented Commercial Engineer to join our prestigious team specialising in innovative water treatment solutions across Europe. Based in our European Service Centre in Peterborough, UK, we deliver cutting-edge water treatment projects utilising our advanced fleet of mobile and containerised plants.

What We Do: We excel in providing sophisticated water treatment solutions, from emergency responses to complex long-term projects, employing state-of-the-art technologies including Filtration, Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Electrodeionisation, and Ion Exchange.

Your Role as Commercial Engineer:

• Lead exciting project opportunities from conception to completion

• Develop innovative and sustainable water treatment solutions

• Collaborate with our global experts on process design

• Create compelling customer proposals and presentations

• Travel across Europe for customer engagements

• Drive value-based solutions whilst ensuring safety and environmental protection

What You'll Bring:

• Strong technical acumen in water treatment processes

• Excellence in customer relationship management

• Sharp commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Ability to develop detailed technical documentation

• Commitment to safety and environmental standards

• Strong presentation and communication abilities

Why Join Us? • Be part of a global leader in water treatment solutions • Work on diverse, challenging projects across Europe • Collaborate with international experts • Drive innovation in sustainable water treatment • Develop your career in a dynamic, growing industry

Qualifications

Educational Excellence:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

• Professional certifications are welcomed

Experience & Expertise:

• 3+ years' proven track record in water/wastewater operations, engineering or bid management

• Industrial sector experience highly valued

• Background in application engineering, bid management or business development is advantageous

Essential Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of water treatment services

• Commercial acumen, including contract law and financial principles

• Experience with water outsourcing contracts beneficial

Language & Travel:

• Outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal)

• Additional European languages highly valued (particularly French, Italian, German or Dutch)

• Flexibility to travel within the UK and EU (driving licence preferred)

Your Personal Qualities:

• Natural collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Cultural awareness and ability to thrive in an international environment

• Customer-focused mindset with strategic thinking abilities

• Self-motivated with strong initiative

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence

• Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills

What Sets You Apart:

• Proven ability to build strong relationships across cultures

• Track record of delivering high-quality work to deadlines

• Experience in matrix organisations

• Innovative problem-solving approach

• Passion for sustainable water solutions

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of water treatment technology across Europe!

Additional Information

What are the benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support.
That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.

These include:

Health & Welfare:

Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1, increasing with
time served
Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from
day 1 of employment
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering
options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every
activity you buy up to £360
Discounted Gym Memberships
All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year

Monetary Benefits:

Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your
own contribution of 5%
Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term
Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your
nominated person(s)
Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your
salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work

About Us
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, we deliver added value to every customer. Veolia WTS provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimise total performance. We safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. We are a great work environment, providing consistent professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Veolia is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

 

 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.