Commercial Manager

EDF Energy; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager based in Bridgwater, UK, offering a hybrid work model. This role involves supporting the delivery of the NNB programme by managing contracts, engaging key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in commercial management and will work towards chartership. A competitive salary starting from £75,000, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym memberships

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in commercial and contract management.
• Strong decision-making capability on financial matters.
• Solid understanding of contract performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement process during contract creation.
• Monitor contract performance using KPIs and engage with key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial management of contracts post-award.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position

Senior Commercial Manager – Bridgwater, UK (Hybrid)

Overview

You will support the safe and cost‑effective delivery of the NNB programme and the wider business objectives of EDF. The role is based at the Satellite Delivery Centre with flexibility to work from home, though office presence is expected at least three days a week.

Salary and Benefits

A salary from £75,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus and a market‑leading pension scheme. Customisable benefits include electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym memberships, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement process during contract creation, including defining requirements, reviewing scope and value and contributing to ITT preparation, evaluation and negotiation.
• Monitor contract performance using KPIs, ensure technical and commercial alignment of specifications with contract terms and engage with key stakeholders across procurement, delivery, finance and legal functions.
• Lead commercial management of contracts post‑award: administer scope, schedules, pricing, payments, variations, disputes, claims and supplier relationships in line with NNB procedures.
• Drive progress and cost management through reporting, reviews and risk mitigation while maintaining accurate commercial files and correspondence.
• Lead contract closure, including commercial completion, performance assessment and capturing lessons learnt for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in commercial and contract management with a track record of successful outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make sound decisions on matters of significant financial value.
• Solid understanding of contract performance, risk, change/claim processes and common Forms of Contract in the power construction industry.
• Degree qualified in quantity surveying, commercial management (or similar) and chartered or working towards chartership (RICS or equivalent).
• Experience using Excel and commercial management systems to analyze costs, forecasts and contractors’ submissions.
• Ability to professionally challenge progress metrics and contractors’ programmes while maintaining strong relationships and collaboration with delivery teams.
• Secure Security Vetting: resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Benefits

In addition to salary and bonuses, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package—pension scheme, electric vehicle leasing, gym membership discounts, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.