Senior Commercial Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering Ltd, our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. We provide the flexibility our clients demand by working at our customers' sites in the UK and Europe as well as carrying out work remotely on their behalf. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of organisational support to key projects.

Vulcain Engineering was founded in the mid-2000s to specialise in energy and environment projects. Our knowledge of the energy and environment sector means we can support our customers at all stages of the engineering-procurement-construction-commissioning (EPCC) project lifecycle.

With operations in 16 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the financial management of projects, negotiating and agreeing contracts, reporting and provide analysis of projects and programmes using available data from cost, scheduling/planning and risk and opportunities for internal and client projects.

Key Duties:

• The Commercial Manager may typically lead a commercial team of up to ten people.
• The day-to-day management of Supply Chain Assistants under their control.
• Providing support to the procurement process during the Procurement phase (pre-award).
• Providing commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post-award) to maximize operational and financial performance and minimize commercial risk.
• Providing commercial management for the delivery of contract final account agreements (close-out).
• Commercial Managers must provide commercial support to the Project Manager in the effective delivery of the contract and ensure formal completion and closure of all the Project Contracts, identification, and recording of commercial Lessons Learnt.
• Responsible for the delivery of the contract in accordance with HPC governance requirements; governance/assurance regime.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Principal Accountabilities are implemented in accordance with HPC Commercial Procedures
• Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.

Preferred Profile:

• Degree in Business Studies, Commercial Management, Economics or other related field
• Commercial Management qualifications e.g. via ICM, CCM
• Chartership status through a recognised international body, e.g. ICM
• Experience in working with NEC3 (Options A&C) and FIDIC contracts
• Experience in procurement, contract performance measurement, risk, change and claim management.
• Experience of projects in high hazard industries including Nuclear, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas and Aviation
• Experience in major construction/infrastructure (£50m+) projects
• Knowledge of the UK regulatory framework and nuclear site license conditions
• Familiarity with UK law and its contractual/commercial implications

Why join us?

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.