Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead and oversee commercial activities for major contracts at Sizewell B, ensuring alignment with client arrangements and company strategy. You will manage a commercial team, negotiate key contracts, and provide SME input to maximise opportunities while ensuring contractual compliance. You will build client relationships, coach teams, and mitigate commercial risks across bids and deliveries. This role offers impact across multi-million-pound contracts within a global nuclear leader focused on safety, performance and sustainability.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private health care (individual and family)
• Dental insurance
• Cashplan – Level 2
• Life assurance (4x salary)eap (employee assistance programme)

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement commercial processes (including procurement) across projects
• Support growth by enhancing commercial processes and capabilities
• Draft robust commercial documents with Legal to protect Framatome Ltd interests
• Ensure organisation-wide compliance with contract obligations
• Communicate contract terms and financial aspects to stakeholders
• Coach and develop the Commercial Team on best practices
• Nurture client relationships to secure long-term value
• Mentor staff and provide training on commercial management
• Negotiate and finalize contracts before placement
• Contribute to bid process by identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Take on additional duties as needed
• Deliver clear, concise commercial documentation and risk reporting
• Promote robust commercial governance across bids and contracts

Key requirements

• Proven experience in contract/ commercial management, especially with large multi-million-pound contracts
• Strong background in corporate finance, budgeting, and cost management
• Extensive experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management
• In-depth knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams

• Confident and professional manner
• Presentation skills
• Determination and resilience
• Contract management
• Corporate finance and budgeting
• Financial reporting and cost management

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