A Matchtech client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager to play a critical role in the delivery of one of the UK's most significant nuclear projects - Sizewell C. This role will lead commercial strategy, contract management, and financial control across major work packages. You will be required to be in the London Office 3 days a week.
The successful candidate will bring extensive NEC contract expertise and a proven track record of delivering major capital projects (£200m+), ideally within nuclear, energy, or regulated infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of major contracts and work packages across the Sizewell C project.
Provide expert-level NEC contract administration, ensuring compliance and best practises across all project phases.
Establish and drive commercial strategy, including cost management, risk mitigation, and value optimisation.
Manage contractual negotiations, change control, claims, and dispute resolution.
Deliver robust cost forecasting and reporting, ensuring alignment with project budgets and financial targets.
Partner with delivery, engineering, and project controls teams to ensure integrated project execution.
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are implemented.
Provide leadership and mentoring to commercial teams, ensuring a high-performance culture.
Support procurement strategies, supplier engagement, and contract award processes.
Interface with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, regulators, and joint venture partners.
Key Requirements
Essential Experience
Significant experience operating as a Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Demonstrable experience delivering major capital projects valued at £200 million+.
Strong expertise in NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4), including hands-on administration.
Proven track record in:
Contract negotiation and management
Change control and claims resolution
Cost management and forecasting
Experience leading commercial teams and managing complex supply chains.
Strong stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
Experience within:
Nuclear sector
Energy / Power generation projects
Other highly regulated industries (utilities, infrastructure)
Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks for major infrastructure projects.
Experience working within alliance or joint venture project structures.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent commercial acumen with a strategic mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective leadership and team development skills
High level of negotiation and influencing skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a high-pressure, complex project environment
Qualifications
Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Why this role?
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most transformative energy infrastructure projects.
Be part of a critical programme critical
Collaborative, high-performing environment with complex, impactful work
Salary description
£50.00 - £60.00 per hour