Strategic Commercial Lead, Nuclear Projects

Amentum; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive package

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of contracts across the full lifecycle on major nuclear projects in the UK, including procurement, contract administration and governance. You will collaborate with procurement, legal and delivery teams to optimise value and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and financial decision-making skills, with experience in regulated sectors and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering, or similar).
• Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts and major projects.
• Strong procurement, negotiation, contract administration, claims and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of assigned contracts from pre-award to close-out.
• Support procurement activities including ITTs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award.
• Administer NEC/FIDIC contracts, including change control, claims, risks, and commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SZC governance processes and business objectives.
• Produce commercial dashboards, reports, and contract records.
• Support and develop Supply Chain Assistants.
• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Project Controls, and Delivery teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

UK regulatory environment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Construction

RICS/CICES/CIOB membership (preferred)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of contracts across the full lifecycle on major nuclear projects in the UK, including procurement, contract administration and governance. You will collaborate with procurement, legal and delivery teams to optimise value and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and financial decision-making skills, with experience in regulated sectors and a degree in a relevant field.