Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Chorley - Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract or Permanent

Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for or willing to undergo SC clearance

About the Role:

We’re supporting our client – a leading engineering and project delivery business within the UK nuclear sector – in recruiting for a Commercial Manager to lead commercial and contractual activities across high-profile project portfolios.

This is a key leadership role for a proactive and commercially astute professional with a strong track record of delivering results in regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, or Infrastructure.

You’ll work closely with Project Delivery, Supply Chain, and Project Controls teams to ensure robust governance, contractual compliance, and commercial excellence. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and guide a capable commercial team, shaping overall performance and driving best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the commercial team (staff and contractors) across project portfolios
Provide upstream and downstream commercial support across NEC and other contract forms
Review and manage CE/PICD quotations, ensuring scope clarity and contractual entitlement
Guide pre- and post-contract risk, opportunity, and assumption management
Ensure compliance with internal Delegation of Authority (DoA) and corporate governance
Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts with clients and suppliers
Oversee change control processes and ensure accurate, timely payment applications
Support tenders, bids, and commercial reporting requirements
Participate in internal and client meetings and report to the Commercial Portfolio Lead
Contribute to continuous improvement and promote commercial best practice

Skills & Experience:

Proven leadership and line management experience in a commercial/contracts environment – Essential
Strong background in NEC3/4 suite contracts (upstream or downstream) – Essential
Extensive experience in Nuclear, Defence, or related complex project sectors – Essential
Demonstrable experience in cost reimbursable, fixed price, and target cost contracts – Essential
Analytical and detail-focused, with confidence in chairing meetings and presenting to senior stakeholders – Essential
Experience in procurement, project management, estimating, or project controls – Desirable
Knowledge of contract dispute resolution and legal/contractual risk mitigation – Desirable
RICS/CIPS accreditation or equivalent professional certification – Desirable

Qualifications & Requirements:

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience (10+ years)
Willingness to undergo (or already hold) SC clearance
Results-driven, calm under pressure, and confident in high-demand environments
Flexible to support key project deadlines when required

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a collaborative, technically driven team working on nationally significant programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence commercial strategy, lead meaningful delivery, and grow your leadership profile in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Contract duration: 12 months+ (with potential to extend)

Permanent option: Available depending on preference

Interested or know someone who might be?

Let’s talk – reach out to discuss further:

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