Commercial Manager

NUVIA; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

25 Days Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to join the Commercial team based out of Risley or Milton offices. You will deliver commercial and contract management across projects, collaborating with project teams and clients to achieve successful commercial outcomes.

Essentially, you will manage cash flow, budgets, and contract terms, while building strong relationships within a regulated defence and nuclear environment. The role offers hybrid working with travel to UK sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
• Experience in quantity surveying in engineering or construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial delivery for lump sum, remeasurement, target cost or reimbursable projects.
• Manage project cash flow and budget.
• Oversee contract terms with client and supply chain.
• Handle interim applications per contract procedures and change management.
• Negotiate amendments and review terms & conditions.
• Subcontract account management including interim applications and final accounting.
• Prepare internal cost / commercial reports and margin forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC contracts

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR Contract Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team based out of our Risley or Milton offices. You will be responsible for delivering the commercial and contract management of our projects, from inception to final account.You will work closely with project teams and support functions, and build strong relationships with our clients and supply chain. Your enthusiastic, proactive and professional approach will be key to successful project commercial outcomes.

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Reports to

Senior Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial

Key Accountabilities

Provide commercial delivery of the following aspects for projects that operate on a lump sum, remeasurable, target cost, or reimbursable basis:

• Project cash flow and budget
• Contractual terms & conditions (both client and supply chain)
• Interim applications in accordance with contract procedures
• Change management, in accordance with contract procedures
• Negotiation of contract amendments, including review of terms & conditions
• Subcontract account management, including review of interim applications, preparation of payment certificates, management and assessment of potential changes, and final accounting upon completion
• Preparation of internal cost / commercial reports, including accurate margin forecasting
• Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or in a related subject (candidates with appropriate experience may be considered)
• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying in the engineering or construction industry
• Excellent understanding of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly Options C & E)
• Demonstrable experience of successfully carrying out Quantity Surveying duties on multiple engineering and/or construction projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chain
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System
• Current SC Clearance, or ability to achieve SC Clearance through NUVIA
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.
• 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• In Partnership with Trade Unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Fantastic Employee Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard.The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a 'generic' style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.