Rolls - Royce SMR
Senior Commercial Manager – Supply Chain
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Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR is leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology, developing a British solution to a global energy challenge.
About the Role
As we transition from design into delivery, we're expanding our Commercial Supply Chain team and are looking for Senior Commercial Managers to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our supply chain commercial strategy.
These positions sit within our key portfolio areas, and the vacancies are currently for 6 x Senior Commercial Managers for:
- Production Services
- Site Works
- Reactor & Nuclear Equipment
- Major Equipment, Balance of Plant & General Supplies
- EC&I
- Power Generation
and will report directly to the relevant Head of Commercial.
Key Responsibilities
- Influence the creation and delivery of commercial strategy for your portfolio area.
- Lead commercial negotiations with Strategic and Key Supply Chain partners.
- Negotiate, draft, execute and manage complex, high-value contracts and ensure delivery in line with programme schedules and business objectives.
- Drive robust risk allocation, governance and value creation across commercial arrangements.
- Shape and implement innovative commercial models and contracting approaches and contribute to the ongoing development of commercial governance, processes, policies, templates and training.
- Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Requirements
- Significant commercial and contracting experience negotiating and managing complex, high-value contracts within complex engineering, infrastructure, energy, defence, aerospace, manufacturing or similarly regulated environments.
- Experience leading and developing commercial teams, and developing and implementing commercial strategies.
- Strong commercial risk management and problem-solving capability.
- Knowledge of recognised contract forms such as NEC, FIDIC, JCT, IChemE or similar frameworks.
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Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, recognising the importance of balancing personal commitments with a rewarding career.
What's In It for You?
- Salary: £75,400 – £93,187, dependent on the skills, experience and value you bring.
- Bonus: Up to 17% (performance related)
- Personal Benefits Allowance: £5,000
- Pension: 12% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution
- Holidays: 28 days plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Private Medical Insurance: Company-funded single cover
- Life Assurance: 6x pensionable pay
- Income Protection
- Access to flexible benefits and retailer discounts through SMaRt Reward
- Home Office Support Payment: £250 for new starters
- Hybrid and flexible working
Pay Range: £71,000.00 - £93,187.50
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining at a defining moment in our journey. As we move towards deployment of our first Small Modular Reactors, you'll play a key role in developing the commercial frameworks, supplier partnerships and contractual strategies that will help deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy programmes.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you.
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