Commercial Manager

Morson Talent; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Manager for the Sizewell C project in Leiston. This role involves managing all commercial aspects of contracts and overseeing supply chain activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated industries, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive day rate with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in Infrastructure, Earthworks or Building & Civils industries.
• Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract.
• Proven track record of administering successful contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for SZC contracts.
• Oversee commercial aspects across all contract phases.
• Manage Supply Chain Assistants and support team development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract performance measurement

Risk management

Change and claim management

Education

Progressing to full membership of RICS/CICES/IOB

Tools

NEC forms of contract

Job description

Commercial Manager
Competitive Day Rate
Leiston
3 days office based, 2 days from home

About the role
Morson are proud to be partnering with EDF to support the recruitment of multiple Commercial roles on the Sizewell C development.

Key Responsibilities
The Commercial Manager is commercially responsible, on any contract assigned to them, for all pre and post contract commercial issues relating to a contract on the SZC project.

Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for one or more SZC contracts, operating under the guidance of the Senior Supply Chain Manager and within delegated authority levels.

Work proactively with internal teams and stakeholders across Nuclear New Build to ensure contract requirements and their wider project impacts are successfully delivered.

Oversee commercial aspects across all contract phases - supporting procurement (pre-award), managing execution (post-award), and leading contract close-out and final account agreements.

Manage Supply Chain Assistants and support the professional development of both self and team members.

Ensure all commercial activities align with SZC governance processes, contributing to the successful delivery of project and business objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience
Experience working within Infrastructure, Earthworks or Building & Civils industries is essential. Other highly regulated industries will be considered.

Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract is essential.

Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Progressing to full membership of the RICS / CICES / IOB is preferable.

Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track record of administering successful contracts.

Understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.

If this vacancy sounds of interest or you may know someone, please send an updated version of your CV.