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

🌟 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 dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package
🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!.

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.