Job summary

Exciting opportunity available as Head of Contracts working for a leading nuclear energy organisation.

Key skills required for this role

Senior Commercial Management, Construction, NEC, Major Project, Contracts Management, Procurement

Important

Construction/Civil Engineering commercial/procurement contract management

Job description

The Role

In this position, you will manage and oversee a team of external consultants and subject matter experts, ensuring the active involvement of internal stakeholders in technical functions. Working under the guidance of the Commercial and Supply Chain Director, your responsibilities include leading the intensive procurement process utilizing high-grade commercial skills to achieve optimal business outcomes.

Your pivotal role extends to recommending long-term, major contract awards and presenting a compelling commercial case to Central Government stakeholders. Once contracts are secured, your role transitions to managing the engineering contract, overseeing the Engineering Partner and their supply chains on a Commercial basis.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Commercial Strategy and Strategic Decision Making - own the outcome of procurement process to ensure a coherent and commercially viable output.
• Managing the Competitive Dialogue and Contract Award process
• Developing Supply Chain Strategies - form working groups to better understand key issues and how to address them.
• Team Leadership and Development - guide, coach and develop your team.
• Embody a Leadership Mindset - contribute to a respectful and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial or Procurement leader, in similar Engineering or Construction environments.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large Procurement or Commercial teams leading to strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of managing large-scale procurement exercises, ideally (but not exclusively) in the Public Sector.
• In-depth understanding of Commercial strategies, pricing models, legal frameworks, and demonstrable experience of writing business cases for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive