EDF UK
Contract Manager
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Job Description
Ready to lead high-value contracts that help keep low-carbon electricity flowing across the UK? Looking for a role where you can influence supplier performance, drive commercial excellence, and make a real impact at a critical energy site? At EDF Nuclear Operations, Success is Personal – and we'll support you to build a rewarding career that's right for you.
As a Contract Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of Sizewell B Power Station.
Working closely with suppliers, stakeholders and operational teams, you'll drive contract performance, supplier performance, commercial management, stakeholder management and contract negotiation activities. You'll help us deliver value as we support the transition towards An Electric Britain.
You'll support one of the UK's most important nuclear sites, helping to deliver essential services while identifying opportunities for commercial improvement, procurement support and operational efficiency across key contracts.
This role is based on site at SizewellB Power Station.
You'll work closely with a wide range of teams across the station, building strong relationships and gaining valuable insight into the operational environment that keeps low-carbon electricity flowing to homes and businesses across the UK.
This role is being offered on a 18 month fixed term contract.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing the performance of key contractors to ensure value, quality, productivity and contractual compliance
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders and communicating contract information effectively
- Identifying and delivering commercial improvements and efficiency opportunities across contracts and operational activities
- Leading contract negotiations and supporting commercial decision-making
- Resolving contractual issues, managing supplier escalations and supporting contract renewals or re-procurement activities
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Who You Are
We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager who enjoys driving commercial performance and building effective working relationships across a complex operational environment. You'll be organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities while delivering strong business outcomes.
Are you experienced in...?
- Holding an HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or commercial discipline
- Contract management within a regulated, industrial, engineering or operational environment
- Managing supplier and contractor performance against contractual requirements
- Leading contract negotiations and resolving contract-related issues
- Financial and commercial control, including cost management
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
We are offering a starting salary of between £47,513 and £99,929, with terms and conditions covered by the EDF Nuclear Generation Company Agreement. The starting salary for the appointment will be dependent on your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
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.
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Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us
As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.
- We move with agility, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.
- We pursue excellence in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.
- We act with integrity, always choosing to do what's right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.
These values are not just what we believe, they're how we work. If they resonate with you, you'll thrive here.
Closing date for applications is 29th September, interviews will follow shortly after.
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
Shift Work?: No
Career area: Nuclear Operations
Primary Contractual Location: Sizewell B
Term of Employment: Fixed Term
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