Location
Ipswich, Suffolk

Hours
Full Time - standard business hours

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Help us make a difference as a Commercial Manager. In this role, you will own the business unit’s budget, closely monitor costs, and drive profitability. You will manage key client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and bring fresh ideas to win new business. Your responsibilities include analysing data, producing insightful reports to uncover cost savings and profit opportunities, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and leading bids and negotiations for contractors joining the Sizewell C Project. You will oversee the site administration team, ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental standards are never compromised. Working at a senior level, you will collaborate closely with the Operations Lead to ensure the Waste Contract at Sizewell C is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Join a Landmark Project, Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station
Biffa’s Specialist Services Industrial Division has secured the waste management contract for the build of Sizewell C, a major nuclear power station development in Suffolk. With a projected 10-year construction period, this high-profile project mirrors our successful work at Hinkley Point C. Operations will eventually move to a purpose-built Waste Consolidation Centre, but initially, our team will manage the contract directly from the client’s site, overseeing collections, subcontractors, reporting, invoicing, and waste consultancy.

Your Core Responsibilities
- Drive profitable, long-term contracts within agreed pricing frameworks.
- Own the project’s finances and deliver monthly commercial performance updates.
- Lead full contract P&L management to achieve year-on-year growth.
- Produce clear, accurate reports that inform key business decisions.
- Partner across teams to deliver innovative, integrated recycling solutions.
- Ensure site operations consistently hit service, financial, and KPI targets.
- Oversee negotiations and maintain watertight compliance with all agreements.
- Keep site administration sharp, accurate, and fully compliant.

Why You’ll Love It at Biffa
Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
Competitive salary.
Generous pension scheme.
Retail and leisure discounts.
Holiday and travel discounts.
Life cover.
Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. This view is shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide rewarding and challenging careers. It’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Experience
Proven experience in sales, marketing, tender preparation, and contract negotiation, with a track record of operational improvement and P&L management. Strong knowledge of time-critical service delivery, waste industry laws, and environmental and Health & Safety legislation. Clear understanding of recovered commodities markets to maximise value. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and extracting data from BI reports.

About You
Results-driven and commercially minded with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Able to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and safety. Enthusiastic about working on a landmark nuclear power station project and contributing to sustainable waste management solutions.

Qualifications
A-Level or Degree with an IOSH General Certificate; business or waste management qualifications. Desirable qualifications include a business-related degree, professional or sales qualifications, production management knowledge, and construction site experience.