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Commercial Lead (NSSS/I&C)
Job description
Ready to lead a team that shapes the future of energy? At EDF, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us. As a Commercial Lead, you’ll play a vital role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, while building a career that’s unique to you.
The Opportunity
As a Commercial Lead, you’ll manage a portfolio of high-value contracts on the Hinkley Point C project, supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain. You’ll lead a team of up to 10, driving commercial strategies and ensuring successful delivery of critical site installation works.
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based between our #SDC office and the #HPC site. You’ll spend at least three days a week at HPC or SDC.
You’ll gain exposure to complex contract management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation – all while developing your leadership skills. EDF will support your growth with professional development opportunities and a culture of collaboration.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a Commercial Lead who thrives on accountability and teamwork. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:
Effective commercial and contract management skills
Extensive experience managing commercial teams and administering major contracts
Membership of RICS, CICES, IOB, CIPS or equivalent professional body
Degree-level education
Experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts within the power construction industry
Understanding of UK law, nuclear site licence conditions, and regulatory frameworks
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading a commercial team to manage a portfolio of contracts
Driving procurement and execution phases to align with project schedules
Managing change and claims resolution strategies
Developing commercial strategies for high-value, high-risk items
Engaging stakeholders at multiple levels, including regulators and executives
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear #SupplyChain
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Other facts
About HPC Jobs Service
Lithion Power Group Ltd. (formerly HPC Energy Services Ltd.) has expanded! While our name is new, our team of professionals and their dedication to provide mission-critical power solutions hasn’t wavered. We’ve renewed our commitment to be a leading provider of power solutions that meet the demands of our ever-changing world.
Founded in 1998 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Lithion has grown to become an integrated manufacturer of comprehensive power and energy solutions for a wide range of applications. From design, R&D through to in-house manufacturing, we’ve specialized in providing superior performing battery solutions that meet the most demanding environments, including high vibration/shock and extreme temperature.
Whatever your power requirements, Lithion offers power innovation to most effectively meet your businesses requirements. To learn more, email us anytime at: [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Commercial Lead will manage a portfolio of high-value contracts and lead a team to drive commercial strategies for the Hinkley Point C project. Responsibilities include managing procurement phases, change and claims resolution, and engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels.
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