Commercial Manager

Peoplewithenergy; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Our Client, a leading UK engineering organisation, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to shape commercial strategy for national nuclear programmes, manage high‑value contracts from pre‑award to close‑out, and drive commercial excellence across procurement, governance and reporting.

Based in Leiston with hybrid working options, you will collaborate with Legal, Project Controls and Delivery teams, build strong supplier relationships, monitor risks and costs, mentor junior staff, and help

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (preferred) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering, or similar.
• Working towards or holding membership of RICS, CICES, or CIOB (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of assigned contracts from pre-award to close-out.
• Support procurement activities including ITTs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award.
• Administer NEC/FIDIC contracts, including change control, claims, risks, and commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SZC governance processes and business objectives.
• Produce commercial dashboards, reports, and contract records.
• Support and develop Supply Chain Assistants.
• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Procurement support

Risk management

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction / Engineering degree

Tools

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Job description

Shape the commercial strategy behind some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear programmes.

Introduction

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to play a key role in delivering major projects within the Nuclear Energy sector. Working across complex, high-value programmes, you will help drive commercial excellence, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to projects that support the future of clean, secure energy.
Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, safety, quality, and long-term career development are at the heart of everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of assigned contracts from pre-award to close-out.
• Support procurement activities including ITTs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award.
• Administer NEC/FIDIC contracts, including change control, claims, risks, and commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SZC governance processes and business objectives.
• Produce commercial dashboards, reports, and contract records.
• Support and develop Supply Chain Assistants.
• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree qualified (preferred) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering, or similar.
• Working towards or holding membership of RICS, CICES, or CIOB (preferred).

What's in it for you?

The Nuclear Energy sector offers long-term career stability, cutting-edge innovation, and the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that will benefit future generations. It is a sector experiencing significant investment and growth, creating exciting opportunities for talented commercial professionals.

• Competitive salary and market-leading package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Long-term job security within a growing sector
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across science, security, sustainability, and infrastructure. With a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, they provide employees with the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects while developing rewarding long-term careers in a supportive environment.