Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join their Nuclear New Build team. The role involves managing commercial relationships for key projects in the energy sector, offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates have relevant experience in construction and possess qualifications in relevant disciplines. Join a diverse and supportive organization committed to professional growth and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction procurement and commercial management.
• Familiarity with standard contracts like FIDIC, NEC.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships and contractual matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee procurement and post-procurement phases.

Skills

Procurement

Commercial Management

Communication Skills

Supply Chain Management

Cost Management

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Construction Law

Job description

About The Role

Senior Commercial Manager

• Join Gleeds Energy’s Nuclear New Build team!
• Flexible hybrid working based in Bristol or London
• Permanent, full-time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we deliver award-winning projects worldwide. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and sustainability are top priorities for us. With 40 years of experience in the energy sector, we are involved in projects across Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables, and Defence, contributing to a sector with significant future investment. Our teams manage life-changing projects, and we invite you to be part of this impactful work.

Our projects are global, offering opportunities to travel or work from your preferred location.

Gleeds Energy seeks experienced Commercial Managers for our Nuclear New Build team, involved in constructing Britain’s newest nuclear power stations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. These projects are crucial for Britain’s energy independence, economic growth, and energy transition towards sustainability.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will own and manage commercial relationships within your portfolio, acting as the primary contact for supply chain and contractual matters, collaborating proactively with stakeholders across levels within a multidisciplinary team.

A full job description is available upon application.

About You

What we are looking for in our next Senior Commercial Manager

Experience

• Relevant experience in construction procurement and commercial management. Experience in the Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Engineering sectors is desirable but not essential.

• Proven ability to operate within complex major projects in both procurement and post-procurement phases.

• Broad technical knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, and Commercial Management, including familiarity with standard contracts like FIDIC, NEC, and Public Contract Regulations 2015. Personal attributes such as communication skills, ambition, drive, and energy are highly valued.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or related disciplines. Candidates with engineering backgrounds may also be considered.

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or similar is desirable and supported if not yet attained.

What we can offer you

• Career development opportunities through training and qualifications
• Networking opportunities to enhance your industry presence
• Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase additional days
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being
• Global travel scholarship for international experience
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities within local communities
• Support from central teams in a recognized Great Place to Work employer

About Us

Our Values and Culture

Gleeds is a diverse, supportive organization that empowers employees to make a difference. We value quality relationships, understanding, and collaboration, with a global presence across 75 offices. Our core values are:

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

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working to support our employees' work/life balance. Gleeds is a certified Great Place to Work.