Commercial Manager

Jacobs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Manager to join its Supply Chain team, focusing on contract management for the HPC Turbine project. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and contract management within large infrastructure projects, contributing to the development of the nuclear power sector.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Membership of employee assistance programmes

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in contract administration of large infrastructure projects.
• Experienced in procurement processes and regulated environments.
• Professional chartership (RICS, MCIPS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial and contract management of the Turbine Programme.
• Administer contracts and ensure adherence to governance processes.
• Foster high-performing supplier relationship management.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Prioritisation

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CEMAR contract management tool

FIDIC

Job description

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the opportunity

Energy Programmes is one of our newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Energy Power station.

Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

As a Commercial Manager, you will be a member of the Supply Chain team responsible for supporting a Design, Manufacturing and Installation contract for the HPC Turbine. You will interface on a daily basis with the Turbine Programme Delivery, Finance and Legal teams in addition to supporting the management of the relationship with the supplier. To ensure the performance of the contract is optimised from a cost, delivery and quality perspective strong relationship management with both the supplier and internal HPC stakeholders will be key.

The role reports to Senior Commercial Manager – Turbine Site Installation within the Supply Chain directorate of the HPC project with the key responsibilities and accountabilities listed below. If you are a Commercial professional with experience in procurement and commercial/contract management across Aerospace, Power Generation, Engineering , Manufacturing or Large infrastructure projects looking to develop your career further, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the commercial and contract management of the Turbine Programme
• Support contract management processes, including drafting and negotiation of contract variations
• Administer contracts through their lifecycle, utilising the CEMAR contract management tool
• Ensure adherence to HPC’s governance, processes, and procedures
• Foster high-performing supplier relationship management with a collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in successful contract administration of a large infrastructure project or similar
• Excellent leadership, prioritisation,negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
• Experience in a regulated environment and procurement processes
• Experience with FIDIC, professional chartership (RICS, MCIPS)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.