Deputy Senior Commercial Lead

Accountabilities:

• The management of commercial team providing world class commercial support to a complex portfolio of contracts (over £300m in capital value) within a highly collaborative and integrated Alliance environment.
• The commercial management of contracts in accordance with NNB governance requirements to meet NNB HPC Project and business objectives.
• Consideration of the nuclear baseline and distribution of nuclear safety significant responsibilities within the team.
• The successful execution of, and maintaining compliance with, the procurement process during the Procurement phase (pre-award).
• Leading a team in the commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post-award).
• Leading a team in the delivery of contract final account agreements (close out).
• Professional development of self and people within the team.
• Engagement where necessary with the UK regulators (ONR / EA / CNS).
• Engagement where necessary with Key (internal and external) Project Stakeholders (EDF / CGN).
• Ensuring that all Principal Accountabilities for the Commercial Team are implemented in accordance with the NNB Supply Chain Catalogue and NNB commercial procedures.

Context of Role:

Scope:

• The procurement, execution and final account of the M&E Support Brackets.

Scale:

• Complex procurement contracts

Team: 

• The role has 3-5 direct reports, providing commercial support to the Package/Project Manager.

Budget:

• Part of a portfolio of contracts (over £300m in capital value) 

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience: (as per MEH matrix)

• Degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent).
• Relevant professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Engineering etc.)
• Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).
• Proven track record in large scale projects in the nuclear or similar regulated sector, including major EPC projects
• Experienced in delivering and operating at a Leadership Level
• Experienced in working in a Joint Venture or Alliance environment

Attributes and Skills Required:

• Highly developed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound decisions on matters of high financial value.
• Good understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.
• Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.
• Experience with most common Forms of Contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry and major projects and programme environment; with particular knowledge of UK Law and its impact upon the contract and commercial function is essential.
• Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy.
• Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework.
• A positive ‘can do’ mentality
• Leads by example, sets the right behaviours, demonstrates a “best for project” ethos
• Can think laterally and flexibly to deliver solutions, with a ‘process driven’ focus to delivery
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, liaising effectively with peers, other functions, delivery partner and client teams
• Able to demonstrate accountability for their own actions and take responsibility
• Demonstrates ability to reach sensible compromise positions

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location:

• SDC, Bridgwater 2/3 days per week and 3/2 days working from home.