Senior Commercial Manager

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF74163 Lead Commercial Excellence On One Of The UK’s Most Ambitious Nuclear Projects At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Commercial Manager at our Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Role As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will take a strategic lead in managing commercial delivery across complex mechanical, electrical and HVAC works within a major nuclear new build project. You will operate at the heart of a collaborative alliance, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring robust, compliant commercial practices. The role is full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Hinkley Point C. Hybrid working patterns are available – three days on site and two days from home. Day‑to‑day Responsibilities Lead commercial activities across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with alliance objectives Manage contract administration and change control processes in line with NEC frameworks Drive effective cost control, forecasting and reporting using tools such as CEMAR and Power BI Support audits, cost verification and payment certification to maintain compliance and transparency Build strong relationships with stakeholders across project delivery teams and client organisations Essential Experience Demonstrable experience delivering commercial leadership on large‑scale infrastructure or engineering projects Strong knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and change management processes Experience working within joint‑venture or alliance environments Proven ability to lead, develop and influence high‑performing teams Familiarity with commercial systems such as CEMAR, SharePoint or Power BI Qualifications Professional membership or working towards accreditation such as MCIPS, IACCM / WCC or Postgraduate Certificate in Commercial Management (advantageous) Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain UK – Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. What We Offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave Holiday Trading benefit available February to March with extra leave or selling up to one working week of annual leave Be Kind Day – one working day paid leave per year for volunteering Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. Closing date: 18/06/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr