Senior Commercial Manager - Nuclear

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to shape the future of nuclear across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. This role involves leading contract negotiations, developing strategic initiatives, and influencing key stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering, Business or a related field and has relevant experience in governance and project finance. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contract review, negotiation, bidding, governance, and project finance.
• Experience in joint venture formation/management or Tier 1 delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with Legal.
• Develop pricing and contractual terms for bids.
• Build business cases for new markets and technologies.
• Design and deliver commercial training programs.

Skills

Analytical precision

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of Nuclear Innovation

Are you ready to shape the future of nuclear across the UK, Europe and the Middle East? AtkinsRéalis Nuclear is on a growth trajectory—doubling revenue over the next five years—and we’re looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to help us get there.

Your role

This role blends analytical precision with strategic influence. You’ll be a trusted business partner from the earliest stages of opportunity development—crafting compelling commercial offers and guiding them through governance. You’ll help shape our evolving commercial model, which spans consultancy, digital products, and complex delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid & Contract Leadership
  • Lead contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with Legal and corporate functions.
  • Develop pricing and contractual terms for bids that drive sustainable growth.
  • Own escalated approvals and governance processes.
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Build business cases for new markets, technologies, and M&A opportunities.
  • Support commercialisation of new services and digital products.
• Governance & Risk
  • Act as an independent bid and project reviewer.
  • Resolve disputes and claims (project, insurance, etc.).
  • Deliver key elements of the Risk & Commercial roadmap.
• Training & Mentorship
  • Design and deliver commercial training programs.
  • Influence decision-makers and mentor junior team members.

About you

You’re entrepreneurial, commercially astute, and thrive in complex environments. You see beyond the numbers and bring a fresh perspective to every challenge. You’re confident influencing stakeholders and navigating risk/reward dynamics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent.
• Experience in contract review, negotiation, bidding, governance, and project finance.
• Experience in one of: joint venture formation/management, Tier 1 delivery, commercialisation of new services/products.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.