Senior Commercial Leader – Nuclear Defence Programs (Hybrid)

Westlakes Recruit Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading organisation delivering high-value infrastructure within the UK nuclear defence sector. Based in Reading, you will own commercial performance, governance and contractual delivery across major projects.

You will lead NEC3/NEC4 administration, manage risk, optimise commercial outcomes and drive procurement strategy, reporting to senior leadership with responsibility for key stakeholders and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior commercial management across major infrastructure or complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including contract administration and risk management.
• Proven track record delivering commercial strategy and procurement across large programmes.
• Ability to manage governance, change events, claims and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior commercial leadership across major infrastructure and engineering projects within the nuclear defence sector.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with business objectives, programme delivery and long-term growth.
• Oversee commercial delivery throughout the full project lifecycle, including pre-contract planning, procurement, tendering, contract award and project execution.
• Lead the administration and management of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring effective contractual compliance, governance and commercial control.
• Direct tendering activities, bid evaluations, contract negotiations and key commercial decision-making.
• Maintain oversight of cost management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting to achieve commercial and project performance targets.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies and maximising value.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to senior management, project directors and key stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and develop commercial teams, promoting high performance, accountability and continuous professional development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee change management, compensation events, contractual claims and dispute avoidance.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, governance, reporting and contractual best practice.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Senior commercial management

NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge

Contract negotiation & governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join a leading organisation delivering high-value infrastructure within the UK nuclear defence sector. Based in Reading, you will own commercial performance, governance and contractual delivery across major projects.

You will lead NEC3/NEC4 administration, manage risk, optimise commercial outcomes and drive procurement strategy, reporting to senior leadership with responsibility for key stakeholders and supply chain partners.