Senior Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Commercial Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing contracts for a major nuclear infrastructure project. This position offers the chance to influence Britain's future power generation while working within a supportive and diverse culture. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development, you will be empowered to make impactful decisions and contribute to innovative projects. Be part of a team that values professionalism and excellence, driving sustainable solutions in the energy sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Networking opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, preferably in Nuclear/Civil engineering.
• Strong commercial skills and ability to make sound financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee risk management planning and implementation for major projects.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Contract Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying

HND in Cost Management

Degree in Construction Law

Tools

NEC 3 Contract

Electronic Contract Management Systems

Job description

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• Bristol/HPC - 3 days on HPC site with the rest of the days being local office/home. Travel and expenses paid including accommodation if needed.
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

About Gleeds

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Climate change and Sustainability are at the top of our agenda. We have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth, contributing to a sector expected to attract trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of change, managing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables, and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

About The Role

Senior Commercial Manager

• Bristol/HPC - 3 days on HPC site with the rest of the days being local office/home. Travel and expenses paid including accommodation if needed.
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

We are recruiting a Senior Commercial Manager to join our team permanently, supporting a major nuclear infrastructure project, Hinkley Point C. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide contract management and administration of large professional service and construction contracts, support the development and operation of electronic contract management systems, and oversee contract and risk management planning and implementation.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Britain's future power generation.

Your day-to-day could sometimes involve:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support, e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC 3 form of Contract Options A, C, and E
• Issuing/reviewing early warning notices
• Priced and assessed Compensation Events
• Monthly Commercial Reporting
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Updating Risk Registers
• Reviewing programmes
• Issuing payment certificates and valuation assessment of works

We support each other's projects with flexibility and encourage variety to aid your development.

About You

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, preferably in Nuclear/Civil engineering/Engineering sectors, but not essential.
• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, and Commercial Management—experience with standard forms of contract, including NEC and Public Contract Regulations 2015, is beneficial. Personal and communication skills, ambition, drive, and energy are equally important.
• HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or relevant discipline; alternative backgrounds like Engineering may be considered.
• Professional qualifications/membership (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) are desirable and will be supported if not already attained.
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to make sound financial decisions.

What we can offer you in return

• Opportunities for career development and further qualifications
• Networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and industry understanding
• Generous holiday allowance with purchase options
• Competitive salary with reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being
• Global travel scholarship programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Support from central teams and recognition as a Great Place to Work

About Us

Gleeds offers a diverse, supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference. With over 75 offices worldwide, we value new perspectives and ideas, believing that quality relationships are key to good business. We are committed to the success of our people, clients, and communities, aiming to create safer, more sustainable places to live, work, and thrive.

Our values are:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and support flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.