Commercial Manager

Rullion Managed Services; Shurton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in the UK seeks an experienced Commercial Manager for a significant Nuclear New Build project. The role involves managing complex contracts, providing commercial expertise, and ensuring governance and value are maintained throughout. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in commercial and contract management, particularly in energy or large construction sectors. This position offers competitive pay and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Track record of managing major infrastructure or power generation contracts.
• Strong understanding of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Proficiency in UK contract law and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex NEC contracts.
• Provide commercial expertise to delivery teams.
• Produce and analyse financial and contractual data.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job title: Commercial Manager

Job Type: Temporary Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: Immediate

Duration: 12 month contract | Potential for extension

Pay rate: Competitive

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours of work: Full Time - 40.00 per week

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working option available with 3 days working on site each week

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to play a key role within a leading Nuclear New Build project - one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK. In this position, you'll take ownership of the commercial administration of one or more major contracts, working closely with project delivery teams, senior stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure that commercial performance, governance, and value for money are maintained at every stage. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to work on-site three days a week, with two days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on and manage a portfolio of complex NEC contracts, overseeing compensation events, entitlement assessments, cost validation, and internal governance.
• Provide commercial and contractual subject matter expertise to the Balance of Plant Delivery Team.
• Produce, analyse, and present financial, contractual, and commercial data to support project decisions.
• Collaborate with Change, Cost, Risk, and Schedule teams to ensure alignment and consistent project progress.
• Manage and coordinate commercial negotiations and key contractual events from inception to implementation.
• Ensure adherence to all commercial and financial governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Administer contracts in line with delegated authorities and corporate assurance frameworks.

About You

You're a commercially astute professional with a proven track record of managing major infrastructure or power generation contracts - ideally within the nuclear, energy, or large construction sectors. You bring a proactive mindset, a strong grasp of NEC and FIDIC contracts, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments confidently and credibly.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable expertise in commercial and contract management with major engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of contract performance measurement, risk, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of NEC experience applying best practice contract methodologies.
• Skilled negotiator with sound judgement and the ability to make well-informed commercial decisions.
• Understanding of UK contract law and its application within project delivery environments.

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale nuclear or regulated infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with nuclear site licence conditions and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure to FIDIC contracts and/or joint venture delivery models.

Personal Attributes

• Inspiration: Clear direction and innovative thinking - confident in tackling new challenges.
• Integrity: Trustworthy, fair, and acts as a role model for commercial excellence.
• Impact: Analytical and strategic, able to plan ahead and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Involvement: A collaborative team player who motivates others and builds strong working relationships.

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

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