Commercial Manager

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance (4× salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income protection

Professional Body Membership

Babbel – learn a new language

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Framatome in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Manager to provide commercial oversight and control for projects, manage key contracts, and align with client arrangements and company strategy.

You will lead procurement processes, advise on contracts, build client relationships, and coach teams to handle complex commercial issues, while upholding compliance and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract/commercial management of high‑value, complex contracts.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and cost control skills.
• Foundational negotiations and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial oversight to ensure delivery of projects per client arrangements and company strategy.
• Manage key contracts and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on major contracts.
• Promote contract awareness and provide advice on commercial matters.
• Implement and oversee commercial processes (including procurement) and ensure contract compliance.
• Communicate contract terms and financial aspects to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues.
• Build and nurture client relationships to deliver long-term value.
• Engage in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to placement and in bid processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Commercial Manager

Job type: Non fixed term

Job location: United Kingdom

Job family: Standard

Minimum level of education required: Master

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced

Reference number: 2026-27077

Publication date: 7/13/2026

About Framatome

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value‑added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome’s customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low‑carbon energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial oversight and control to ensure delivery of projects in line with client‑side commercial arrangements and company strategy.
• Manage key contracts and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on major contracts.
• Promote contract awareness and provide advice on commercial matters.
• Implement and oversee commercial processes (including procurement) and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Communicate contract terms and financial aspects to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues.
• Build and nurture client relationships to deliver long‑term value.
• Engage in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to placement and in bid processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes.
• Accept extra duties as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a contract/commercial management role, handling high‑value, complex contracts.
• Background in corporate finance, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
• Foundational experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations.
• Confident, professional manner with excellent presentation skills.
• Determination, resilience, and positive outlook in challenging situations.
• Leadership attributes and ability to inspire teams.
• Innovative mindset and willingness to challenge conventional thinking.
• Assertiveness and results‑driven attitude.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days).
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution.
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for individual.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.

Other Information

Background checking required: Yes

Travel: No