Commercial Lead, Nuclear Projects (Hybrid)

ASSYSTEM; East Suffolk; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company + 4% лич)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank hols

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Sick pay and income protection

3x salary death-in-service cover

Digital Gym access

Employee support line

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting a Commercial Manager for a major nuclear project in Suffolk. You will oversee day-to-day commercial activities across contracts, lead procurement, and ensure governance, value delivery, and risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the Supply Chain and Commercial team, you will provide commercial leadership, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level is preferable.
• Progressing to full membership of the RICS / CICES / IOB is preferable.
• Demonstrable track record administering successful contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities and development of Supply Chain Assistants within the team.
• Lead commercial activities across the full contract lifecycle, including procurement, contract delivery, and final account close-out.
• Ensure contracts are delivered in accordance with project governance requirements, budget expectations, and programme objectives.
• Support the development of commercial strategies and contracting approaches for major work packages.
• Lead the preparation, issuance, evaluation, and negotiation of tender and contract documentation.
• Review contract scope, value, risk, and commercial requirements to ensure robust and effective contract administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and legal teams.
• Manage supplier and contractor performance, engagement, and commercial relationships.
• Produce commercial reports, dashboards, and performance updates to support project decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contract documentation.
• Promote collaborative working practices and continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned from previous major infrastructure projects.
• Support the ongoing professional development of yourself and the wider commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Change & claims management

Education

Degree preferable

Job description

Assystem is recruiting a Commercial Manager for a major nuclear project in Suffolk. You will oversee day-to-day commercial activities across contracts, lead procurement, and ensure governance, value delivery, and risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the Supply Chain and Commercial team, you will provide commercial leadership, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.