Commercial Lead at UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd, London

Commercial Lead | UK Power Networks | Ref: 83133

London | Permanent | £99,127 plus Inner London Allowance and 3% bonus

Ready to shape the commercial delivery of circa £88m in annual capital investment? Join UK Power Networks as Commercial Lead and bring your expertise to high-value construction projects across LPN APP and Connections. Reporting to the Commercial Manager within our Capital Programme team, you'll play a key role in managing complex contracts and supporting project delivery.

Take ownership of commercial matters across long-term alliance contracts, from contract set-up and pricing to change control and dispute resolution. You'll provide expert quantity surveying support, work with project teams and contractors to support compliant delivery, strengthen internal commercial capability and line-manage one to three trainee, assistant or intermediate colleagues.

Put your commercial judgement into practice through NEC3 contract administration in Unifier, assessing contractor payments, early warnings and compensation events, reviewing tenders and overseeing alliance subcontracts. You'll develop pricing models, manage accruals, risk registers and commercial dashboards, support purchase order increases and governance documentation, contribute to annual rate reviews and resolve contractual issues with stakeholders and legal advisers.

You'll bring extensive quantity surveying experience, strong business acumen and a proven record of managing complex, high-value contracts. A degree in quantity surveying or a relevant business discipline is expected, although applicants without a degree may be considered with extensive similar experience and demonstrable success. RICS, CIOB, ICES or other relevant chartered membership is advantageous.

Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and presentation skills are essential, alongside collaborative working and strong stakeholder relationships. You'll also need intermediate-to-advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus SAP experience. An IOSH Certificate is advantageous; specific health and safety training will be provided.

Bring your expertise to a role offering commercial ownership, team leadership and a comprehensive benefits package. Alongside your salary and bonus, you'll receive 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, subject to terms and conditions, private medical cover and pension contributions of 8% or 10% when you contribute 4% or 5% respectively.

Ready to take the lead? Apply for Commercial Lead, by 25 November 2026 and bring your commercial expertise to UK Power Networks.