Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to manage financial aspects of projects, particularly in nuclear sectors. This permanent position involves negotiating contracts and leading commercial teams, contributing to significant infrastructure projects like Hinkley Point C. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, including chartered status and exposure to high-hazard industries.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training

Enhanced sick pay

Travel & life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3 and FIDIC contracts is required.
• Experience in high-hazard industries such as Nuclear, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas, Aviation.
• Experience in major projects valued over £50m.

Responsibilities

• Leading a commercial team of up to ten people.
• Managing contracts to maximize performance and minimize risks.
• Supporting the Project Manager in contract delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial Management

Risk Management

Procurement

Education

Degree in Business Studies, Commercial Management, Economics

Chartered status through recognized bodies (ICM)

Tools

CEMAR

SAP

Job description

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides engineering consultancy services across multiple industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 3,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to client needs by providing high-value engineering services. Our UK operations are well positioned within the UK nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes, the Group has experienced steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Commercial Managers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and contribute to the mega-infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Role:

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the financial management of projects, negotiating and agreeing contracts, reporting, and providing analysis of projects and programmes using available data from cost, scheduling/planning, and risk management.

Key Duties:

• Leading a commercial team of up to ten people.
• Managing supply chain assistants and supporting procurement during the pre-award phase.
• Managing contracts during the execution phase to maximize performance and minimize risks.
• Handling contract final account agreements (close-out).
• Supporting the Project Manager in contract delivery, ensuring formal completion and recording lessons learned.
• Ensuring contract delivery complies with HPC governance and procedures.
• Administering commercial management tools like CEMAR and SAP.

Qualifications, Professional Accreditations & Experience:

• Degree in Business Studies, Commercial Management, Economics, or related fields.
• Chartered status through recognized bodies such as ICM.
• Experience with NEC3 and FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in procurement, contract performance, risk, change, and claims management.
• Experience in high-hazard industries like Nuclear, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas, Aviation.
• Experience in major projects (£50m+).

Relevant experience can substitute for formal qualifications if appropriate.

• Benefits include private medical & dental insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, training, enhanced sick pay, travel & life insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must undergo BPSS security clearance and have the right to work in the UK.