Commercial Manager

Job title: Commercial Manager
Job Type: Permanent (open to contract)
Start date: Subject to clearance
Location: Chorley
Salary: Competitive

Nuclear or defence sector is highly desirable, but will consider other highly regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, petrochem, pharmaceuticals, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate closely with Project Portfolio Delivery Teams to align on objectives and ensure successful project outcomes.
2. Manage and review CE/PICD quotations and ensure scope alignment with contract obligations.
3. Lead, mentor, and provide effective performance management to both contractor and staff commercial teams across multiple portfolios.
4. Manage commercial and contractual engagement across the project portfolio, ensuring compliance and high standards.
5. Oversee change control procedures and manage cost forecasting, payment milestones, and contract payments.
6. Support bids and tenders, providing risk evaluations and post-contract support to ensure successful project delivery.
7. Facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes and guide teams through complex commercial decisions.
8. Drive continuous improvement across portfolios, promoting best practices and commercial efficiency.
9. Negotiate favorable terms with clients and suppliers while ensuring compliance with all commercial reporting requirements.

Personal Specification:

1. Proven experience in managing commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale projects, ideally within the nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
2. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
4. Familiarity with risk management, contract management, and change control procedures.
5. HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (Electrical, Control, or similar).
6. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance requirements.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

1. Positive attitude, proactive leader
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. Manage internal/external relationships
4. Maintain confidentiality
5. Competent in Microsoft Office
6. Strong planning, organisational, and presentation skills
7. Analytical with attention to detail
8. Adapt to various commercial approaches
9. Degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years relevant experience
10. Results-driven, calm under pressure
11. High accuracy and initiative in tasks

Desirable Skills & Abilities:

1. Management/team leader experience
2. NEC contract experience
3. Experience with fixed price, cost reimbursable, and target cost contracts
4. Commercial/contracts experience in nuclear or similar industry
5. Knowledge of project management, estimating, or procurement
6. Contract negotiation and dispute resolution experience
7. RICS/CIPS accreditation or similar

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This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

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