Senior Commercial Manager

Rullion Managed Services; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for a significant role in the Hinkley Point C infrastructure project in Bridgwater. This hybrid position involves leading commercial performance, managing contracts, and providing expert advice on risks and disputes. Candidates should have strong commercial management experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field. The role promises a dynamic work environment and contributions to a landmark UK nuclear project.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within major infrastructure projects.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with RICS or equivalent.
• Eligibility for UK Security Vetting with UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement during contract creation and negotiation activities.
• Lead post-award commercial management including pricing and contract changes.
• Monitor contract performance through KPIs and cost reporting.
• Provide commercial advice on risks and disputes.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure compliance.
• Lead commercial close-out activities and support improvement.

Skills

Commercial and contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change control processes

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Bridgwater (Hybrid - on site 3 days per week)

Rate: Up to £480 per day PAYE / £650 per day Umbrella

Contract: 12-month contract (with potential extension)

About the Role

Are you ready to play a key part in one of Europe's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hinkley Point C project as a Senior Commercial Manager, where you'll drive commercial performance and support the safe, cost-effective delivery of a nationally significant nuclear development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement during contract creation, definition of requirements, review of scope, and negotiation activities
• Lead all post‑award commercial management, including pricing, variations, contract changes, supplier management and risk mitigation
• Monitor contract performance through KPIs, cost reporting and contractor submissions, ensuring alignment with programme objectives
• Provide commercial advice on risks, claims, disputes and forecast management
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure compliance with procedures and governance requirements
• Lead commercial close‑out activities and support continuous improvement

About You

• Strong experience in commercial and contract management within major infrastructure, construction or energy projects
• Sound knowledge of commercial processes, performance management, change control and risk management
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to challenge and influence contractors professionally
• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or a related field
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with RICS or equivalent
• Eligibility for UK Security Vetting (typically 3 of the last 5 years residency)

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site in Bridgwater
• Opportunity to shape delivery within a landmark UK nuclear project
• Dynamic, supportive and collaborative working environment

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a high‑impact commercial leadership role within a world‑class engineering programme, we'd love to hear from you.

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