Senior Commercial Manager

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Senior Commercial Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Logistics & Services Section.

What will you do?

• Ensures staff have a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s GMCEs, BMS and other governance. Including Sizewell C systems, processes and required governance.
• An ability to see bigger picture and prioritise business opportunities.
• Willing to take initiative to respond to market/customer requirements
• Understands how economic factors that affects the construction industry.
• Provides commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction
• Manages the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating
• Maximises digital opportunities
• The ability to review tenders & cost data.
• To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
• To co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned
• To manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
• Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
• To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff
• To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales
• Leads commercial aspects with Customer and stakeholders
• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
• Formulation of management plans for resource procurement.
• Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to your employer and/or client in progress meetings or the like.
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions
• Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
• Management of disallowed cost
• Experience in the recruitment and retention of staff
• Onboarding and induction of staff ensure commercial induction packs are drawn up and delivered
• Manages and oversees team PDRs and identifies & targets the needs of individuals & self
• Oversees & gives advice on training & development including professional
• Gives feedback on strengths and weaknesses – connecting plans for development of individuals.
• Determine project commercial staff requirement & liaison with HR for recruitment including temporary staff
• Interviewing staff for lesser grades
• Involvement with Schools & Universities to promote the Construction Industry and to support sponsored students.
• Liaises with all parties to ensure task/project remains on plan

What are we looking for?

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Desirable

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Strategic change Management
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Business and Customer Awareness
• NEC 4 Contract proficiency
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives
• Manages customer needs
• Manages opportunities & threats

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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