Job Description

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Commercial Lead (Sizewell C)

Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C

Location: London, Suffolk, Bristol

Contract Type: Permanent - Office-based with hybrid flexibility (typically 2/3 days in office)
Working Pattern: Full time

Why Join Us?

We’re building the future, and we need experienced Commercial Leaders to make it happen. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain’s energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

What’s in It for You

Salary: Starting salary of £90,000 (depending on experience)
Bonus: 10% annual
Car allowance: £6,900
Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays
Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution
Flexible benefits & hybrid working options

Your Impact

As a Commercial Lead, you’ll take ownership of some of the most significant and complex commercial packages on the project covering civil and nuclear construction works, major equipment, and enabling contracts. You’ll lead procurement, negotiation, and post-award commercial management, working with suppliers, regulators, and Tier 1 contractors.
You’ll play a key leadership role, shaping strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring delivery aligns with project goals, contract requirements, and nuclear safety standards.

What You’ll Do

Procurement

Lead complex procurement activity
Ensure value for money, transparency, and compliance
Manage competitive tendering, contract negotiation, and award

Post-Award Management

Drive supplier performance and governance
Mitigate risks and resolve commercial issues
Provide strategic oversight across your portfolio

Leadership

Build and lead high-performing teams
Act as a key interface with regulators and delivery partners
Embed collaboration and best practice across the supply chain

What You’ll Bring

Senior-level experience in commercial or supply chain roles on major infrastructure or energy projects
Expertise in procurement and contract management
Strong knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
Chartered status (RICS, ICE, CICES, IOB, CIPS or equivalent)
Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Nice-to-haves

Degree-qualified
Experience in nuclear or regulated industries
Understanding of the UK nuclear regulatory environment and supply chain landscape
Familiarity with safety case and licence conditions in nuclear

Why Join Us

A major infrastructure project with national impact 
Hybrid working with flexibility built in 
Competitive salary, bonus and benefits 
Clear progression and development opportunities 
Supportive, collaborative team environment  

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.