Senior Commercial Management Consultant

Assystem UK Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Commercial Lead to manage a high-performing team on a nuclear power plant project. The role encompasses leading commercial activities, overseeing contract lifecycle, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in commercial management and a strong knowledge of nuclear contracts. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute significantly to high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial teams in large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of nuclear power plant contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial team in delivering pre- and post-contract activities.
• Oversee contract lifecycle from procurement to execution.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Job description

The Commercial Lead is responsible for leading a commercial team in the successful delivery of all pre- and post-contract commercial activities across a portfolio of high-value contracts on a nuclear power plant project.

• Lead and develop a commercial team of up to 10, fostering high performance and professional development
• Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in accordance with site commercial procedures and governance
• Define and embed a culture of continuous improvement and lessons learned

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead commercial delivery of a major Tier 1 installation contract
• Provide strategic oversight across multiple contracts to ensure alignment with wider project objectives
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from procurement through execution and final account
• Lead commercial strategy for high-value and high-risk contract elements

Procurement Phase

• Ensure procurement programmes align with the Integrated Work Schedule
• Confirm adequate time and governance for effective procurement through to contract award

Execution Phase

• Lead and manage contract execution, ensuring alignment across: + Scope of work and programme + Pricing structures and schedules + Contract administration and key personnel + Incentives, change control and claims
• Lead change management and claims resolution strategy to achieve best project outcomes

Risk, Cost & Performance Management

• Overall accountability for commercial and delivery-based risks arising from supplier performance
• Lead cost control, transparency and change management processes
• Review contract performance and contribute to monthly reporting
• Propose and implement corrective actions with the Programme Manager
• Lead timely agreement of final accounts, including resolution of complex commercial issues

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage effectively with senior internal stakeholders, executives, external bodies and regulators
• Lead collaborative behaviours across the supply chain and project teams
• Manage commercial budgets and financial accountability