Senior Commercial Manager
HybridNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead commercial delivery across the full contract lifecycle for nuclear new build and SMR projects, from early contractor involvement through execution and final account. Manage contract administration, compensation events, change control, and claims in accordance with NEC forms, while developing strategies to protect project value. Lead or support procurement strategies, manage interfaces with Tier 1 suppliers, and structure commercial arrangements to optimize delivery and risk allocation. Manage commercial risks linked to scope maturity, regulatory approvals, and contractor performance, supporting monthly reporting and dispute resolution. Provide commercial input into bid development for pricing and contract strategy. Collaborate with engineering, project controls, legal, and procurement teams to ensure integrated delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in commercial management within nuclear new build, SMR, or similarly highly regulated infrastructure programmes
- Strong experience of NEC contract forms (NEC3/NEC4) and contract management in complex environments
- Proven experience managing high value contracts and Tier 1 supplier interfaces
- Experience in cost management, forecasting, and commercial reporting
- Strong understanding of risk, change, and claims management in major programmes
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate in stringent nuclear regulatory environments
- Experience working on large scale, complex programmes (e.g. power generation, infrastructure, defence)
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead commercial decision making
- Highly analytical with a focus on risk management and value optimisation
- Collaborative and delivery focused, with strong leadership capability
Desired Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
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