Commercial Manager

EDF Energy; Sizewell; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear project company in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager for its Sizewell C project. This role involves managing construction contracts, collaborating across teams, and ensuring optimal supplier performance. Candidates should have experience in contract management, negotiation skills, and a degree or chartered qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits to contribute towards a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

5% annual bonus

Pension contribution up to 15%

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Strong change management skills and experience in accordance with NEC / FIDIC.
• Ability to absorb complex information and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from tender to post-contract final account.
• Drive supplier performance and value for money.
• Support contract drafting and negotiations.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level qualified / chartered (RICS, MCIPS)

Tools

CEMAR Contract Management platform

Job description

Contract location: Suffolk, London or Bristol

Contract Type: Office-based, with hybrid working flexibility (typically 2-3 days per week)

Working Pattern: Full time

We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you'll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require—typically 2-3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Where can a Commercial Manager be a power for good?

At Sizewell C. We're building one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects—delivering clean, reliable nuclear energy to six million homes, cutting nine million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, and creating thousands of skilled jobs.

As a Commercial Manager, you'll be at the heart of this mission—helping Britain reach Net Zero and shaping the future of energy.

Your Role

Join our Supply Chain team and lead the commercial management of our Design, Engineering, and Construction contracts. You'll collaborate with Programme Delivery, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure contracts deliver on cost, quality, and time.

What you'll do:

• Manage contracts from tender to post-contract final account
• Manage and support contract drafting and negotiations
• Transfer best practices from Hinkley Point C to Sizewell C
• Drive supplier performance and value for money

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in contract administration and commercial management
• Consultant or Contractor experience is desired
• Proven experience of NEC Contract management from Contract award to completion (Option A, C, E)
• Experience or knowledge of FIDIC is desirable
• Strong change management skills and experience in accordance with NEC / FIDIC
• Proven experience in cost forecasting and performance report production and monitoring
• Strong negotiation, influencing, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ideally, value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
• Humility: Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
• Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

About Sizewell C

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is a nuclear site licensed company responsible for designing, financing, constructing, commissioning, operating, maintaining, and eventually decommissioning the nuclear power plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group, it is now majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder, maintaining close links as part of its 'nuclear family'.

As a Sizewell C employee, you may see communications from EDF colleagues or logos on portals and documentation, due to our partnership with EDF for support services during our transition out of the EDF group.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree level qualified / chartered (RICS, MCIPS)
• A mindset for team-working, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability
• Good organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to absorb complex information, assess requirements, and make recommendations
• Experience of CEMAR Contract Management platform is desired but not essential

What's in It for You

• Salary: £52,000-£70,000, depending on experience
• Bonus: 5% annual incentive
• Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution
• Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Benefits: Private health cover, Cycle-to-work scheme, Discounts & employee pricing, Ongoing professional development

Why Sizewell C?

You'll be part of a team tackling climate change head-on, in a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and doing the right thing by each other. Join us to help shape the UK's energy future and contribute to one of Europe's largest construction projects. With government support and public backing, now is an ideal time to join.

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