Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gleeds Energy as a Senior Commercial Manager within the Nuclear New Build team in London. This role involves managing supply chain relationships and commercial aspects for significant projects like Hinkley Point C. With a focus on sustainability and energy independence, you'll work in a flexible hybrid environment and contribute to shaping the future of energy in the UK.

Benefits

Career development through training and qualifications

Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days

Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being

Flexible working arrangements

Global travel scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in construction procurement and commercial management.
• Broad knowledge of procurement, supply chain, cost, and commercial management.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial relationships with suppliers.
• Be the main contact for supply chain and contractual matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across projects.

Skills

Commercial Management

Construction Procurement

Communication

Negotiation

Cost Management

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Construction Law

Job description

Join Gleeds Energy’s Nuclear New Build team!

Flexible hybrid working based in London with travel to Sizewell site in Suffolk (IP16) - Travel and accommodation provided

Permanent, full-time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

About The Role

Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Established in 1885, 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.

We focus on climate change and sustainability, with 40 years of experience in the energy sector, including solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables, and defense projects. Our projects offer opportunities to travel or work from your preferred location.

Gleeds Energy is recruiting experienced Commercial Managers for our Nuclear New Build team, working on projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, vital for Britain’s energy independence and transition to sustainable energy.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will manage commercial relationships with suppliers, be the main contact for all supply chain and contractual matters, and collaborate with stakeholders across projects.

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 nuclear, civil engineering, or engineering sectors is preferred but not essential.
• Proven ability to work within complex projects in procurement and post-procurement phases.
• Broad knowledge of procurement, supply chain, cost, and commercial management, including familiarity with standard contract forms like FIDIC and NEC, and Public Contract Regulations 2015. Personal skills such as communication, ambition, and energy are also important.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or related fields. 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 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 health and well-being
• Global travel scholarship opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities in your community
• Supportive environment from central teams and recognition as a Great Place to Work

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

At Gleeds, we influence how people live, work, and travel worldwide. We deliver iconic projects for renowned clients, solving complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

We value creative thinking, diverse backgrounds, and new perspectives. Our goal is to build quality relationships, understand our clients and communities, and leave a positive legacy, guided by our core values:

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

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