Senior Commercial Manager

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station. Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will be Supply Chain team responsible for supporting a Design, Manufacturing and Installation contract for the HPC Turbine. You will interface on a daily basis with the Turbine Programme Delivery, Finance and Legal teams in addition to supporting the management of the relationship with the supplier. To ensure the performance of the contract is optimised from a cost, delivery and quality perspective strong relationship management with both the supplier and internal HPC stakeholders will be key. You will be integral to maintaining strict commercial governance whilst the project moves from the design and manufacturing stage to the installation phase, addressing key challenges which occur daily on a project with many complex interfaces. The role reports to Commercial Lead - Turbine within the Supply Chain directorate of the HPC project with the key responsibilities and accountabilities listed below. If you are a Commercial professional with experience in procurement and commercial/contract management across Aerospace, Power Generation, Engineering , Manufacturing or Large infrastructure projects looking to develop your career further, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.,

• Lead assigned elements of the commercial and contract management of the Turbine Programme (mainly Logistics/Care & Maintenance Turbine Contract).
• Lead contract management processes, including drafting and negotiation of contract variations, assessment and negotiation of claims.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with interfacing HPC projects to ensure that programme needs are met and/or impacts of other programme demands are known and mitigated.
• Administer contracts through their lifecycle, utilising the CEMAR contract management tool.
• Ensure adherence to HPC's governance, processes, and procedures.
• Foster high-performing supplier relationship management with a collaborative culture.
• Transfer key operational expertise from Hinkley Point C to SZC.
• Line management and development of Commercial Manager
  
  Proven track record in successful contract administration of a large infrastructure project or similar
• Excellent leadership and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Experience in a regulated environment and procurement processes.
• Experience with FIDIC, professional chartership (RICS, MCIPS).
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
  
  People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.