Nuclear Commercial Manager – Infrastructure

Vulcain Engineering Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering invites a commercially minded professional to join the Supply Chain function in the UK, Ipswich, to lead commercial aspects of major contracts for a nationally important infrastructure programme. The role covers governance, supplier management, negotiations, and contract variations; you will partner with project teams and stakeholders to drive value while ensuring delivery.

Candidates with NEC/FIDIC knowledge and experience in regulated sectors are encouraged to apply;

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial or contract management on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong contract administration knowledge and commercial best practices.
• Experience managing suppliers and navigating complex stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract change management, risk assessment and claims resolution.
• Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret business risk.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset balancing commercial and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial lead for allocated contract packages, from procurement to completion.
• Partner with project teams to develop commercial strategies aligned with objectives.
• Support tendering exercises including evaluations, negotiations, and awards.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors; ensure obligations fulfilled.
• Review contract performance and identify value, risk, and outcomes improvements.
• Lead assessment and management of variations, compensation events, claims, and disputes.
• Produce commercial analysis, forecasts, and reports for decision-making.
• Ensure governance and maintain contract documentation throughout lifecycle.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, project controls, and delivery teams to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Support development of less experienced team members and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract administration

Supplier management

Commercial risk assessment

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

NEC/FIDIC knowledge

Change management

Job description

Vulcain Engineering invites a commercially minded professional to join the Supply Chain function in the UK, Ipswich, to lead commercial aspects of major contracts for a nationally important infrastructure programme. The role covers governance, supplier management, negotiations, and contract variations; you will partner with project teams and stakeholders to drive value while ensuring delivery.

Candidates with NEC/FIDIC knowledge and experience in regulated sectors are encouraged to apply;