Commercial Manager

Babcock International; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee major contracts and ensure project success. The role involves driving commercial strategies, managing NEC contracts, and working closely with procurement and project teams. Candidates should have a degree related to commercial disciplines and strong experience in regulated industries. The position is hybrid with competitive benefits, and applicants must maintain security clearance. This is a full-time permanent role based in various UK locations including Newbury.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for reservists

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering on accountabilities and driving the commercial agenda.
• Proven contribution to project commercial strategy on large contracts.
• Evidence of effective collaboration with multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercial strategy across major contracts and bids.
• Lead robust NEC contract administration including change control.
• Oversee subcontracting and supply-chain arrangements.
• Partner with Procurement on sourcing strategies.
• Coach Quantity Surveyors and project teams.

Skills

Strong commercial experience in a highly regulated industry

Hands-on NEC contract experience

Effective collaboration with procurement and supply-chain

Confident communicator

Education

Degree in Law or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Location

Flexible UK Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation

Competitive Salary Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Role ID

SF70544

Role Overview

At Cavendish Nuclear we work to create a safe and secure world together. As a Commercial Manager you will be based at one of our sites – Warrington (Cheshire), Moor Row (Cumbria), Newbury (Berkshire) or Bristol – and will play a key part in delivering projects that keep the UK safe and supplied.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercial strategy across major contracts and bids, aligning commercials to programme outcomes and risk profile.
• Lead robust NEC contract administration including change control, claims, compensation events and contractual correspondence.
• Oversee subcontracting and supply‑chain arrangements, ensuring pricing, performance, scope, schedule and value are protected.
• Partner with Procurement on sourcing strategies and negotiation routes to secure the best‑for‑programme outcomes.
• Coach and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams, providing accurate cost, value and performance reporting to leadership.

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial experience in a highly regulated industry with a track record of delivering on accountabilities and driving the commercial agenda.
• Proven contribution to project commercial strategy on large complex contracts and bids.
• Hands‑on NEC contract experience and understanding.
• Evidence of effective collaboration with procurement, supply‑chain and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Confident communicator who influences stakeholders and mentors less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Law, Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at the United Kingdom Security Vetting website.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave.
• Holiday trading – employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (window opens February to March annually).
• Be Kind Day – employees can take one working‑day paid leave per year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer.
• Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Inclusion Statement

We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject heading ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements during the interview.

Closing Date

06/02/2026