Commercial Lead

Sizewell C Ltd; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy project in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Lead to manage significant commercial packages, including civil and nuclear construction. The role involves procurement, contract management, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess senior-level experience in commercial roles, expertise in procurement, and be degree-qualified. The starting salary is competitive, with additional benefits including bonuses and a car allowance.

Benefits

Starting salary of £90,000

10% annual bonus

Car allowance of £6,900

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer

Flexible benefits and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in supply-chain roles on major projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts is essential.
• Understanding of the UK nuclear regulatory environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement activity ensuring value for money.
• Manage competitive tendering, contract negotiation and award.
• Drive post-award management and supplier performance.

Skills

Senior-level experience in commercial roles

Expertise in procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Chartered status in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C.

Location: London, Suffolk, Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent – Office‑based with hybrid flexibility (typically 2/3 days in office)
Working Pattern: Full time
Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026

Why Join Us

Sizewell C is the largest investment in home‑grown clean energy in decades. The project will deliver low‑carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years, supporting Britain’s net‑zero ambitions. You’ll join a team of experienced leaders shaping strategy, mentoring staff and ensuring delivery aligns with project goals, contract requirements and nuclear safety standards.

What’s in It for You

• Salary: Starting salary of £90,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus: 10 % annual
• Car allowance: £6,900
• Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 7.5 % employee / 15 % employer contribution
• Flexible benefits & hybrid working options

Your Impact

As a Commercial Lead, you’ll take ownership of the most significant and complex commercial packages on the project, covering civil and nuclear construction works, major equipment and enabling contracts. You’ll lead procurement, negotiation and post‑award commercial management, working with suppliers, regulators, and Tier 1 contractors. Your leadership will shape strategy, mentor teams and embed collaboration across the supply chain.

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex procurement activity – ensuring value for money, transparency and compliance
• Manage competitive tendering, contract negotiation and award
• Drive post‑award management, supplier performance and governance
• Mitigate risks and resolve commercial issues
• Provide strategic oversight across your portfolio
• Build and lead high‑performing teams
• Act as a key interface with regulators and delivery partners
• Embed collaboration and best practice across the supply chain

What You’ll Bring

• Senior‑level experience in commercial or supply‑chain roles on major infrastructure or energy projects
• Expertise in procurement and contract management
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Chartered status (RICS, ICE, CICES, IOB, CIPS or equivalent)
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Degree‑qualified
• Nice‑to‑haves: experience in nuclear or regulated industries; understanding of the UK nuclear regulatory environment; familiarity with safety case and licence conditions in nuclear

Key Competencies

• Humility – recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences, be open to other’s points of view, debate and compromise
• Positivity – positively challenge poor quality and performance, identify solutions at the lowest possible level, encourage new ideas
• Respect – value the rules and environment in which we operate, give and receive feedback with respect, embrace new people and ideas
• Solidarity – one team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams – always looking forward, shared responsibility for delivery
• Clarity – communicate clearly, promote collaboration and alignment, faster decision making, drive simplification

Behavioural Competences

• Leadership and Management
• Strategic thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving

Employment & Security

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship may be explored but local recruitment is a priority. By submitting an application you acknowledge that you have read the Sizewell C employee privacy policy and EDF’s policy, and that EDF will process and share your information on behalf of Sizewell C.

If you are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of Britain’s energy and have the skills and experience outlined above, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.