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Commercial Manager

  • Location: Bridgwater, TA5 1TP
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 12 days ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Dannielle Riley
  • Contact Email: dannielle.riley@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 25 February 2025
  • Expiry Date: 27 March 2025
  • Job Ref: V-216873

We at NRL have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager who is looking to step up in their career from perhaps a Junior or Graduate/Assistant level! How would you like to work on the UKs largest construction site as part of an exciting nuclear new build project at Hinkley Point C?

Working in both client facing and internal roles, our client is delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. 

As a Commercial Manager, you will be a member of the Supply Chain team responsible for supporting a Design, Manufacturing and Installation contract for the HPC Turbine. You will interface on a daily basis with the Turbine Programme Delivery, Finance and Legal teams in addition to supporting the management of the relationship with the supplier. To ensure the performance of the contract is optimised from a cost, delivery and quality perspective strong relationship management with both the supplier and internal HPC stakeholders will be key.

The role reports to Senior Commercial Manager – Turbine Site Installation within the Supply Chain directorate of the HPC project with the key responsibilities and accountabilities listed below. If you are a Commercial professional with experience in procurement and commercial/contract management across Aerospace, Power Generation, Engineering , Manufacturing or Large infrastructure projects looking to develop your career further, this could be the ideal opportunity  for you.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the commercial and contract management of the Turbine Programme.

  • Support contract management processes, including drafting and negotiation of contract variations.

  • Administer contracts through their lifecycle, utilising the CEMAR contract management tool.

  • Ensure adherence to HPC’s governance, processes, and procedures.

  • Foster high-performing supplier relationship management with a collaborative culture.

  • Transfer key operational expertise from Hinkley Point C to SZC

What you will need:

  • Proven track record in successful contract administration of a large infrastructure project or similar

  • Excellent leadership and prioritisation skills.

  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.

  • Experience in a regulated environment and procurement processes.

  • Experience with FIDIC, professional chartership (RICS, MCIPS).

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience.


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