Senior Commercial Lead - Nuclear SMR Construction

Millbank Holdings; Risley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of a UK Small Modular Reactor programme. You will manage major construction and civil engineering work packages, oversee procurement, contract management and commercial performance within a regulated environment.

Working with project directors and procurement teams, you will develop strategies, handle NEC contracts (NEC4), manage risks and protect project value, and drive governance and close-out of

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager on major construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage commercial delivery of large contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement, tendering and negotiations.
• Experience administering NEC contracts (ideally NEC4).
• Experience handling variations, compensation events, claims and change control.
• Experience in cost forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and key commercial stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management.
• Professional membership of RICS/CICES or working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across major packages.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies.
• Manage lifecycle from procurement to final account.
• Oversee negotiations and risk allocations.
• Monitor costs, budgets, forecasts and performance.
• Provide commercial advice to project leaders.
• Support procurement strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Drive governance, compliance and best practice.
• Close-out of construction packages and contracts.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Procurement

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost forecasting & budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Construction industry experience

Project controls liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

RICS/CICES membership or accreditation path

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of a UK Small Modular Reactor programme. You will manage major construction and civil engineering work packages, oversee procurement, contract management and commercial performance within a regulated environment.

Working with project directors and procurement teams, you will develop strategies, handle NEC contracts (NEC4), manage risks and protect project value, and drive governance and close-out of