Summary: The Commercial Lead at Great British Nuclear (GBN) will play a crucial role in mobilizing the Technology Partner contract for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program. This position involves developing systems and processes for contract management, engaging with vendors, and transitioning into post-contract delivery. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to enhance commercial capabilities and ensure successful procurement outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background and experience in managing complex contracts within major project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification, development and integration of processes/systems/tools/procedures required to mobilise the Technology Partner contract
• Collaborate with stakeholders and functions to achieve objectives
• Act as Intelligent Customer and be the commercial lead to produce deliverables and advice to meet stakeholder needs
• Implement methods to learn from experience and mitigate future risks
• Support other SMR programme procurements as required
• Support with business case development/drafting
• Transition into full post contract commercial management under NEC4
• Identification, scoping and production of commercial deliverables required to achieve TP contract signing and start of work
• Support regular commercial reporting
• Enhance GBN commercial capabilities through stakeholder engagement and development of the Commercial Directorate
• Lead a small team to provide commercial support across the contract lifecycle
• Raise commercial awareness and capabilities across GBN
• Promote collaboration and best practices across GBN
• Prepare and communicate tailored commercial reports for strategic decision-making
• Advise on all matters of change within accountability
• Provide information for Programme and Project Audits
• Resolve or escalate claims, disputes, or differences within remit

Key Skills:

• Degree level education is essential
• Experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or Engineering Disciplines
• Desirable qualifications: CIPS/IACCM/RICS
• Preferable UK public sector knowledge and experience
• Experience across the commercial lifecycle from requirement development to post-contract management
• Track record of leading and working in a Commercial Team on complex contracts or within major project environments
• Highly developed commercial skills and ability to make sound decisions on high financial value matters
• Understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk management, and change management
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers in a complex commercial environment
• Essential stakeholder management skills
• Capability building within a commercial function
• Desirable background in major infrastructure/the nuclear sector
• Essential IT proficiency with common office software

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Warrington

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other