Astute People
Commercial Manager
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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market to recruit a Commercial Manager for their facility in Bristol.
The Commercial Manager will provide Commercial oversight and control to ensure delivery of projects in line with client-side commercial arrangements in line with company strategy and both operational and financial targets.
The Commercial Manager role comes with a salary of around £65,000 dependant on experience as well as an enhanced pension and other brilliant benefits.
If you’re a Commercial Manager with a background in corporate finance and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of exciting new nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager you will:
- Ensure all Commercial processes (including Procurement) are implemented and followed
- Contribute to developing processes to improve and maximise growth
- Draft and develop (in conjunction with Legal) robust Commercial documents to protect the interests and maximise the opportunities for Framatome Ltd
- Ensure that the organisation complies with the contract obligations as stated
- Communicate with internal and external parties in a contract, so that all understand the terms and particularly the contracts financial aspects
- Coach and develop employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues
- Nurture relationships with clients to ensure long term delivery and value for the company
- Involvement in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to contract placement
- Involvement with the bid process to highlight commercial risk
- Accept extra duties as situations arise
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Proven experience in a Junior contract/commercial management role, particularly in handling high value, complex, contracts.
- Good background in corporate finance, with a good understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
- Foundational experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management, demonstrating an ability to handle high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them to projects.
Personal skills
The Commercial Manager Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:
- A confident and professional manner person, with excellent presentation skills to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.
- Determination and resilience: the ability to stay focused and motivated, even in the face of setbacks or challenges.
- A passionate, enthusiastic, and charismatic approach to leadership, inspiring teams and clients alike.
- Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore new ways of achieving results, and challenge conventional thinking when necessary.
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Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role
- Salary up to £65,000 DOE
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days annual leave & BH
- Individual and private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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