Commercial Officer

Rolls-Royce SMR; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Commercial Officer – Customer to lead customer engagements and support pricing submissions for a revolutionary nuclear power project. This role involves developing essential commercial strategies and fostering strong relationships with customers, contributing to a pioneering legacy in energy generation.

Benefits

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%

Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum

Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

One-off payment for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.
• Experience in supporting contract drafting and negotiations.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support customer pricing submissions and negotiations.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage customer contracts.
• Ensure adherence to commercial process and governance.

Skills

Commercial Strategy

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Business Management, Law, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ref: 357

Department: Commercial Management

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £52,500

Closing date: 26/06/2025

Role Related

Role Title – Commercial Officer – Customer

Salary - £40,000 - £52,500

Locations – One of the following locations as primary and hybrid working: Derby, Warrington OR Manchester

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Commercial Officer – Customer, to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge project for a new type of power station.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The role provides the unique opportunity to work in an exciting new nuclear age, helping to set up our business for success and working with strategic customers developing meaningful relationships with some of largest entities across the globe.

The market potential for Rolls-Royce SMR across the globe is huge and to deliver our strategic priorities requires a strong relationship with customers, developers, technology providers and other third-parties in the customer space. The Customer Commercial Team is responsible for securing a first order, supporting future orders, and managing ongoing commercial requirements associated with our customer engagements.

Key results & what can be achieved in the role

• Support in Customer Pricing Submissions
• Assisting in the preparation and approval of customer pricing submissions, including providing analytical support in the development and presentation of price analysis for governance purposes.
• Customer Pricing Negotiation Support
• Supporting customer negotiations through preparation and documentation of negotiation plans, booklets and other supporting material
• Customer Contract Support
• Providing support to the reviewing, drafting, negotiating and finalising of contracts and commercial agreements with customers.
• Commercial Inbox and Agreement Administration
• Managing the commercial team shared inbox and triaging different customer requests.
• Administrative and Reporting Support to the Group Head of Commercial
• Providing support to the Group Head of Commercial as required, including coordination of internal meetings, collation/formatting of senior meeting material and documenting actions and following up as required.
• Commercial Governance and Process
• Ensuring adherence to the commercial process and governance requirements, alongside supporting process improvement activities as part of the continuous improvement of our processes.
  
  

Key selection criteria

Commercial Strategy and Pricing

• You’ll have some experience supporting the development and implementation of commercial strategies across customer campaigns. This includes assisting in the evaluation of suitable pricing models – such as time and materials, cost reimbursement and firm fixed price contracts. You’ll understand how these pricing models operate and the risks attached.
  
  

Contract drafting and negotiation

• You’ll have experience supporting the definition of principles and drafting, negotiating, executing and management of contracts.
• You’ll have experience supporting the negotiating of terms directly and building positive relationships with customers.
  
  

Development of the Commercial Function

• A priority activity is the development and maturity of the commercial function in a newly formed business including leading activities and improvements in relation to governance, processes, policies, training and the development of contract templates and guidance.
• We would also expect you to collaborate and share your expertise and experience with the broader customer team, supporting our collaborative team culture and the development of our newly formed function.
  
  

Internal Interface

• You will be interfacing with internal stakeholders, individuals and departments within the Company for a variety of purposes.
  
  

Presenting Information to Stakeholders

• You will already have some existing experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders (internal and external).
  
  

Training & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (ideally Business Management, Law or Finance).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Proven good interpersonal and organisation skills.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting personal objectives and working within demanding timescales.
• Some experience of dealing with Customers.
  
  

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Pay And Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
  
  

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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We have a 2-stage interview process. Interviews can be on-line or in-person and please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made.

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you require any reasonable adjustments please mention that when you apply.