Senior Commercial Manager
// Role Summary
Lead commercial excellence on the major Hinkley Point C nuclear project, managing complex mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works within a collaborative alliance. Drive performance, manage risk, and ensure robust, compliant commercial practices.
// Key Responsibilities
- Strategic commercial leadership for major infrastructure/engineering projects.
- Expertise in NEC3/NEC4 contracts and change management.
- Experience in joint venture/alliance environments.
- Proficiency in commercial systems like CEMAR and Power BI.
- Hybrid working with 3 days on-site.
- Requires BPSS security clearance.
// Role Specification
Senior Commercial Manager - Hinkley Point C
Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a strategic Senior Commercial Manager to join our team at the Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements available (3 days on-site, 2 days remote).
As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will take a strategic lead in managing the commercial delivery of complex mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works within one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear new build projects. You will operate within a collaborative alliance environment, focusing on driving performance, effectively managing risks, and ensuring the implementation of robust and compliant commercial practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial activities across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with alliance objectives.
- Manage contract administration and change control processes in line with NEC frameworks.
- Drive effective cost control, forecasting, and reporting using tools such as CEMAR and Power BI.
- Support audits, cost verification, and payment certification to maintain compliance and transparency.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across project delivery teams and client organisations.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrable experience delivering commercial leadership on large-scale infrastructure or engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and change management processes.
- Experience working within joint venture or alliance environments.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and influence high-performing teams.
- Familiarity with commercial systems such as CEMAR, SharePoint, or Power BI.
Qualifications:
- Professional membership or working towards accreditation such as MCIPS, IACCM/WCC, or a Postgraduate Certificate in Commercial Management is advantageous.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain UK - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
- Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
- Holiday Trading benefit.
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
- Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme.
Cavendish Nuclear is a core part of Babcock International Group. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome discussions about flexible working and reasonable adjustments.