Commercial Lead

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization is seeking a Commercial Lead to oversee high-value contracts on major infrastructure projects. This pivotal role involves managing a team, supplier relationships, and ensuring successful contract delivery while supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. Success in this position requires strong commercial acumen, experience in infrastructure projects, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder management.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Bonus plan

Health cover

Electric vehicle leasing

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Gym membership

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial and contract management within infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Familiarity with UK law and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing contracts, overseeing procurement, execution, and close-out.
• Ensure contracts align with project timelines and risk profiles.
• Engage with stakeholders and shape commercial strategies.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Education

Degree level education

Member of a recognised professional body (RICS, CICES, IOB or equivalent)

Job description

Commercial Lead

Bristol or Bridgwater –at least 3 days in the office

Are you ready to lead a high-performing commercial team on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects? At EDF, we’re looking for a Commercial Lead to drive strategic commercial delivery across a portfolio of contracts at Hinkley Point C.

The Opportunity

The Commercial Lead will typically be responsible for a contract(s) up to £800m in value subject to level of risk or complexity. The Commercial Lead will typically lead a commercial team of up to 10.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the full commercial lifecycle of high-value contracts, from procurement strategy through to final account. You’ll be the primary commercial contact for your portfolio, working closely with stakeholders across the HPC project to ensure successful delivery and alignment with broader programme goals.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

The salary associated with this role is competitive dependent on experience. We offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead a team of commercial professionals, guiding them through procurement, contract execution, and close-out phases. Your strategic oversight will ensure contracts are aligned with project timelines, budgets, and risk profiles.

You’ll manage supplier relationships, oversee performance, and ensure commercial risks are identified and mitigated. You’ll also drive continuous improvement, applying lessons learned and best practices to enhance delivery outcomes.

As a senior leader, you’ll engage with stakeholders across the business, including executives, regulators, and external bodies. Your decisions will shape the commercial success of the HPC project and contribute to the UK’s low-carbon energy future.

Who You Are

You bring extensive experience in commercial and contract management, ideally within major infrastructure or energy projects. You’ve led commercial teams and worked as part of senior project leadership, making sound decisions on high-value matters.

You’re a member of a recognised professional body (RICS, CICES, IOB or equivalent), educated to degree level, and familiar with NEC and FIDIC contracts. Your understanding of UK law, regulatory frameworks, and supply chain management equips you to navigate complex commercial landscapes.

If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and delivering impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Applications close for this role on 31st August 2025, with interviews following shortly after.

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