Commercial Manager

Sizewell C; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure project in the UK is looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee the management of contracts for Design, Engineering, and Construction. This role involves leading commercial activities, administering contracts, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, ideally hold a degree in a related field, and have experience in the regulated industries. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience on major programmes or multi-discipline projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC contracts.
• Proven experience in a commercial or contract management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contract management activities for complex projects.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC contracts.
• Manage supply chain engagement and contract negotiations.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Ownership and initiative

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Engineering

Chartered status (RICS, ICE, etc.)

Tools

CEMAR

SAP

Oracle

Job description

As Commercial Manager you will join our Supply Chain team and take ownership of the commercial management of Design, Engineering, and Construction contracts. You'll work closely with Programme Delivery, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure contracts deliver on cost, quality, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contract management activities for complex projects.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC contracts, including drafting clear contract documentation.
• Manage supply chain engagement, including procurement, subcontractor quotation reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring robust cost assurance.
• Represent the project in client‑facing commercial meetings.
• Mentor and guide Assistant Commercial Managers and junior team members.
• Support project controls and reporting using systems such as CEMAR, SAP, Oracle, or similar.

Qualifications

• Solid experience on major programmes or multi‑discipline projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC contracts and contract administration responsibilities.
• Proven experience in a commercial or contract management role.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate cost reports.
• A clear self‑starter, confident in taking ownership and seeking additional responsibility.
• Ideally Chartered status (RICS, ICE, CICES, IOB, CIPS or equivalent) or working towards it.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Ideally Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Engineering or related field.
• Experience in nuclear or regulated industries.
• Understanding of the UK nuclear regulatory environment and supply chain landscape.
• Familiarity with safety case and licence conditions in nuclear.
• Familiarity with project controls systems (CEMAR, SAP, Oracle).

Benefits

• A major infrastructure project with national impact.
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits.
• Clear progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Behavioural Competences

• Humility: Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences; Be open to others' points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise.
• Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance; Identify solutions at the lowest possible level; Encourage tier‑1s and others to bring new ideas forward.
• Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate; Give and receive feedback with respect; Embrace and engage with new people and ideas.
• Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other; Empowered teams always looking forward; Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes.
• Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently; Promote collaboration and team alignment; Clearer and faster decision making; Drive simplification at all levels.