Commercial Manager

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Job title: Commercial Manager
Job Type: Permanent (open to contract)
Start date: Subject to clearance
Location: Chorley
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent

Nuclear or defence sector is highly desirable, but will consider other highly regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, petrochem, pharmaceuticals, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with Project Portfolio Delivery Teams to align on objectives and ensure successful project outcomes.
Manage and review CE/PICD quotations and ensure scope alignment with contract obligations.
Lead, mentor, and provide effective performance management to both contractor and staff commercial teams across multiple portfolios.
Manage commercial and contractual engagement across the project portfolio, ensuring compliance and high standards.
Oversee change control procedures and manage cost forecasting, payment milestones, and contract payments.
Support bids and tenders, providing risk evaluations and post-contract support to ensure successful project delivery.
Facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes and guide teams through complex commercial decisions.
Drive continuous improvement across portfolios, promoting best practices and commercial efficiency.
Negotiate favorable terms with clients and suppliers while ensuring compliance with all commercial reporting requirements.

Personal specification:
Proven experience in managing commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale projects, ideally within the nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with risk management, contract management, and change control procedures.
HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (Electrical, Control, or similar).
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements.

Essential Skills & Abilities
Positive attitude, proactive leader
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Manage internal/external relationships
Maintain confidentiality
Competent in Microsoft Office
Strong planning, organisational, and presentation skills
Analytical with attention to detail
Adapt to various commercial approaches
Degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years relevant experience
Results-driven, calm under pressure
High accuracy and initiative in tasks

Desirable Skills & Abilities
Management/team leader experience
NEC contract experience
Experience with fixed price, cost reimbursable, and target cost contracts
Commercial/contracts experience in nuclear or similar industry
Knowledge of project management, estimating, or procurement
Contract negotiation and dispute resolution experience
RICS/CIPS accreditation or similar

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This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
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