Posted on April 23rd, 2025
The Commercial Manager is a key member of the Sizewell C Security Team,
within the Operation Support Team. They will be the pivotal link between the
SZC Contract Commercial Manager and G4S Nuclear Sector Commercial Director.
Responsible for the commercial administration and financial management of
the Sizewell C Security contract (NEC 3).
Manages all commercial aspects of the project from contract award to final account closure.
Maximizes profitability and minimizes risk while maintaining positive client relationships.
Requires a deep understanding of NEC3 contracts.
Location Hybrid - Home/Office based - Office locations are at Orwell Logistic Park in Ipswich or Leiston Site Offices as required
Your Time at Work
Pay £60k a year Annual Salary pending experience
Weekly Hours 40 hrs - This is a hybrid working role, requiring a combination of office-based and remote work.
Our Perfect Worker
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Award Phase:
- Review tender documentation and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare commercial proposals and participate in tender negotiations.
- Develop and implement pre-contract commercial plans.
- Contract Administration (NEC3 Focus):
- Administer the NEC3 contract in accordance with its provisions, ensuring compliance with all clauses and timescales.
- Manage the change control process, including the evaluation and agreement of compensation events.
- Proactively identify and manage potential disputes, seeking amicable resolutions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records, including early warnings, programme submissions, and payment applications.
- Advise the project team on NEC3 best practices and contractual obligations.
- Develop and implement commercial procedures and processes specific to NEC3 contracts.
- Manage the Contract reporting platform
- Cost Management:
- Develop and monitor project budgets and cost forecasts.
- Manage cost reporting and analysis, identifying trends and variances.
- Implement cost control measures and maximise value for money.
- Negotiate and agree variations to the contract.
- Application for Payment Generation
- Month end support to Finance
- Assisting Audit
- Subcontract Management:-
- Develop and manage subcontract agreements, ensuring alignment with the main contract.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage subcontractor payments and variations.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report on risk status.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate commercial information to all relevant parties.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven track record of successfully managing commercial aspects of complex projects.
- Deep understanding of NEC3 principles, processes, and best practices.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a teamwork with counterparts to ensure effective
delivery of the EmCC, training and exercising
Profile
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field
- Extensive experience in commercial management, specifically with NEC3 contracts.
Preferred Experience
- NEC3 Contract expertise (Desirable)
- Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA (Desirable)
- Cost management and control
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Risk management
- Subcontract management
- Stakeholder management
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- IT proficiency (e.g., MS Office,Google, cost management software)
- Management of the administration of CEMAR
Personal Qualities
- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
- Ability to plan ahead and share intelligence to prevent surprises
- Proactive and results-oriented
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Collaborative and team-oriented
Specific occupational requirements
- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting (NSV SC)
- Driving Licence
Key Information and Benefits
- Permanent Contract
- 25 days leave per year and Bank Holidays.
- G4S National Pension Scheme,
- Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts,
- Perks at Work (national reward and discount scheme),
- Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount,
- Health Saturday Fund (health cash plan for you and your family)
Ref - 1G4S - G182
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