Senior Commercial Management Consultant

Our Vacancy# Senior Commercial Management Consultant
* Nuclear* Permanent / Project Management
* Bridgwater* United Kingdom
* 21/01/26
* On site
* Share️ 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.
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 & 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…