Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract & Procurement Management
• Support the procurement process, working alongside the Senior Commercial Manager and Supply Chain Lead.
• Review contract scope, duration, value and budget requirements to establish appropriate commercial strategies.
• Develop and prepare Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages.
• Lead and support tender evaluations, commercial assessments and negotiations.
• Ensure contractual terms, scope of works, technical specifications and commercial requirements are aligned with project objectives.
• Work collaboratively with technical, planning, safety, quality, procurement and legal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial risks during the procurement process.
• Ensure all relevant internal governance approvals are secured ahead of contract award.
• Post-Contract & Commercial Management
• Take ownership of the day-to-day commercial management and administration of allocated contracts.
• Act as the primary commercial interface between the project and suppliers/contractors.
• Monitor contractual performance, financial commitments, costs and commercial risks.
• Manage contract variations, change control, compensation events and commercial claims.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood, monitored and fulfilled.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting, progress updates and dashboard information.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, commercial records and procurement files.
• Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with contractual conditions and project governance requirements.
• Contract Close-Out
• Lead the commercial close-out process for allocated contracts.
• Manage final account negotiations and agreements.
• Ensure outstanding contractual, financial and commercial matters are resolved.
• Support the successful completion and formal closure of contracts.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Manage and provide direction to Commercial Assistants within your team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Work collaboratively across the wider Nuclear New Build project teams.
• Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional development within the commercial function.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authority levels and project governance processes.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and administering complex contracts within major construction, engineering, infrastructure, power or nuclear projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience across the full contract lifecycle, including procurement, negotiation, contract administration and close-out.
• Good understanding of contract management best practice, particularly NEC and FIDIC forms of contract, and UK contract law.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contract performance, change control, variations and claims.
• Experience supporting procurement activities, including ITT preparation, tender evaluation and contract award.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage supplier and contractor relationships and make sound commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a complex project environment.
• Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Understanding of UK regulatory requirements, project governance and procurement controls.
• Familiarity with nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy is desirable.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of assignment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Rullion

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd, acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients, from large, well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups.

As a family-owned business, we take a credible and honest approach, focusing on building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.