Senior Commercial Lead, Nuclear SMR Projects

Great British Energy - Nuclear; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Great British Energy - Nuclear is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support procurement strategy for Civils Engineering and Civils Construction within the SMR Programme. You will lead high-value procurements (£20m+ to hundreds of millions) across the full lifecycle, shaping commercial strategies and ensuring alignment with government processes.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Lead, you will manage multi-stakeholder engagement, develop pricing models, ITT materials and contract

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear/construction/critical infrastructure programmes.
• Experience with NEC contracts drafting and negotiation.
• Delivery of commercial and procurement activity within government processes (CAB, CO, HMT).
• Experience developing Green Book business cases and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in an agile environment.
• Experience managing a team.
• Desirable CCS/public sector procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and commercial activity across full lifecycle: strategy, tender, contract award, supplier mobilisation.
• Shape packaging, sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Oversee ITT development, pricing models, negotiation plans and contracts.
• Manage external contractors/consultants and budgets, and support approvals and business cases.
• Collaborate with Finance, PMO, Legal and Technical teams for seamless service.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Commercial management

NEC contracts experience

Government processes CAB CO HMT

Cost estimation

Business case development

Stakeholder management

Time management

Job description

Great British Energy - Nuclear is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support procurement strategy for Civils Engineering and Civils Construction within the SMR Programme. You will lead high-value procurements (£20m+ to hundreds of millions) across the full lifecycle, shaping commercial strategies and ensuring alignment with government processes.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Lead, you will manage multi-stakeholder engagement, develop pricing models, ITT materials and contract