Commercial Lead

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Commercial Lead to manage their commercial team on the Hinkley Point C project. You will oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and leading on procurement and execution phases. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and experience with common contract forms. This role offers competitive benefits including medical cover and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial team in a contract-intensive environment.
• Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team managing a portfolio of contracts.
• Oversee major site installation contracts.
• Ensure procurement and contract execution align with project schedules.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic change management

Problem-solving

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Lead is responsible for managing a commercial team in the successful delivery of all pre and post contract commercial issues relating to a portfolio of contracts on the HPC Project.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Lead a commercial team of up to 10 to manage a portfolio of contracts
• Lead on a major site installation contract (Framatome) with critical importance for the project
• Professional development of self and people within the team
• Ensuring that all Principal Accountabilities for the Commercial Team are implemented in accordance with HPC commercial procedures
• Procurement phase (where required) - leading to ensure that the procurement programme for each contract is aligned to the Integrated Work Schedule & that adequate time is allowed for an effective procurement process leading to contract signature.
• Execution Phase - leading & managing the execution phase of each contract including providing an overview of the individual contracts to ensure compatibility & alignment with other projects including fundamental matters such as: Scope of Work/Services & Associated Programme; Prices & Rates Schedules; Key Personnel & Arrangements for Contract Administration, incentive arrangements Claims
• Lead on the strategy for change management and claims resolution, ensuring the best outcome for the project
• Develop commercial strategies relating to high value/high risk items.
• Define a culture for continuous improvement and adopting previous lessons learned.
• Overall responsibility for Commercial/Delivery based risks from contracted performance of the supplier
• Stakeholder engagement at multiple levels- executives, external bodies and regulators
• Member of the RICS / CICES / IOB / CIPS or equivalent professional body
• Educated to degree level
• Experience with most common forms of contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry, and UK law and its impact upon the contract function
• Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions
• Understanding of the UK regulatory framework and international SCM
• Commercial management of a major tier 1 contract partner at site

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

About the project

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Benefits

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.