Senior Commercial Manager

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We are recruiting for a senior commercial professional to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) as we deliver Sizewell C—a once‑in‑a‑generation project that will generate 3.2 gigawatts of low‑carbon electricity, powering around 6 million homes and shaping the UK’s energy future for the next 60 years. This is your chance to play a leading role in a nationally significant scheme, working alongside some of the most respected names in infrastructure.

This high‑impact position calls for a combination of commercial acumen, leadership, and the ability to drive value across a complex project environment. Your work will have a direct influence on the success of the CWA and Sizewell C’s positive legacy for both the industry and the wider community.

• Champion a relentless focus on health and safety while supporting the project’s sustainability objectives
• Ensure your team understands and adheres to alliance processes, governance, and best practice
• Take a strategic view, identify efficiency opportunities, and proactively respond to evolving project needs
• Apply your understanding of the economic landscape to guide commercial decisions within construction
• Provide expert input to value engineering and alternative construction methods
• Oversee the review of commercial and cost data, and drive digital opportunities for maximum impact
• Lead the coordination of your commercial team to identify and resolve programme issues
• Prepare and review Target Outturn Costs and manage the preparation of earned value and monthly performance data
• Clearly report commercial progress to the Delivery Leadership Team and represent CWA interests at stakeholder meetings
• Co‑ordinate supply chain management, procurement, estimating, and surveying to ensure robust commercial outcomes
• Support management planning for resource procurement and brief project teams on contract terms, risks, and obligations
• Administer change management, ensure contracts are managed to standard, and minimise dispute risk
• Support junior staff development, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to build a resilient, diverse team
• Promote the CWA as an employer of choice and engage with educational establishments to foster the next generation of industry talent

• A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Membership or Fellowship of RICS, ICES, or CIOB
• Strong skills in communication, leadership, change management, and teamwork
• A focus on achievement, business awareness, and the ability to manage both customer needs and project risks

If you are ready to lead the commercial function on a project that will define the UK’s energy future, we want to hear from you.

Director

Full‑time

Project Management

Construction