Senior Commercial Management Consultant

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers combine decades of engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver some of the world’s most complex energy infrastructure projects. Join us and play a key role in shaping a low-carbon future.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally, Assystem supports major nuclear new build and infrastructure programmes across the UK and internationally. You’ll join a collaborative, safety-driven environment where logistics excellence is critical to successful project delivery.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission

The Commercial Lead is responsible for leading a commercial team in the successful delivery of all pre- and post-contract commercial activities across a portfolio of high-value contracts on a nuclear power plant project.

You will typically be accountable for contracts up to £2bn in value, subject to risk and complexity, and will lead a commercial team of up to 10 professionals. The role includes leadership of a major Tier 1 site installation contract of critical importance to the project.

🧭 Principal Accountabilities

Leadership & Governance

Lead and develop a commercial team of up to 10, fostering high performance and professional development

Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in accordance with site commercial procedures and governance

Define and embed a culture of continuous improvement and lessons learned

Contract & Commercial Management

Lead commercial delivery of a major Tier 1 installation contract

Provide strategic oversight across multiple contracts to ensure alignment with wider project objectives

Manage the full contract lifecycle from procurement through execution and final account

Lead commercial strategy for high-value and high-risk contract elements

Procurement Phase

Ensure procurement programmes align with the Integrated Work Schedule

Confirm adequate time and governance for effective procurement through to contract award

Execution Phase

Lead and manage contract execution, ensuring alignment across:

Scope of work and programme

Pricing structures and schedules

Contract administration and key personnel

Incentives, change control and claims

Lead change management and claims resolution strategy to achieve best project outcomes

Risk, Cost & Performance Management

Overall accountability for commercial and delivery-based risks arising from supplier performance

Lead cost control, transparency and change management processes

Review contract performance and contribute to monthly reporting

Propose and implement corrective actions with the Programme Manager

Lead timely agreement of final accounts, including resolution of complex commercial issues

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage effectively with senior internal stakeholders, executives, external bodies and regulators

Lead collaborative behaviours across the supply chain and project teams

Manage commercial budgets and financial accountability

📍 Location & Working Pattern

2 days on site in Bridgwater

1 day in the Bridgwater office

2 days working from home

Qualifications

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Essential Skills

Strong commercial and contract management capability

Proven experience as part of a Project Senior Management Team

Ability to make sound decisions involving significant financial exposure

Strong understanding of procurement, risk management, change management and contract performance

Fluent in English

Essential Experience

Member of RICS / CICES / IOB / CIPS or equivalent professional body

Degree qualified

Experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts within the power or construction industry

Strong understanding of UK law and its impact on contract management

Familiarity with nuclear site licence conditions

Understanding of the UK regulatory framework and international supply chain management

Proven experience managing a Tier 1 contractor on a nuclear or major infrastructure site

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a…