Commercial Manager

• Salary: £58,320 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division: UKFE - Commercial
• Site
  
  Location:
  
  West Burton, Nottinghamshire
• Department: UKFE - Commercial and Supply Chain

The UK Government has established UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd , a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.

Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKFE, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey.

As an employee of UKFE, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus schemeup to 7% and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £51,317 (An additional allowance of £5,800 may be paid where MCIPSis held).

This position is to be based at West Burton,Nottinghamshire.

Onsite workingis expected for3 days each week.

The Commercial Manager is a senior commercial professional responsible for the either (or both) pre and post contract commercial activity that could include procurement (strategy and delivery), financial management, cost control, and commercial assurance of complex construction, engineering and/ or infrastructure contracts within one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

Operating with a degree of autonomy, the role holder provides expert commercial advice across the full project lifecycle—from cost planning and procurement through to final account agreement. The role holder will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and key suppliers to ensure the successful execution of contracts, with a focus on alliancing, collaborative working, and delivering business objectives. This position is pivotal to ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, and value for money is continually delivered all while maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance and enabling seamless collaboration across the organisation and its strategic partners.

Depending on the IPT or business unit the role holder is deployed in, duties of the role will be delivered in line with RICS or CIPS professional standards, organisational governance, and regulatory requirements (including PA23 where applicable).

The role holder be accountable for the oversight of one or more contracts or procurements within their area, acting as the STEP commercial representative on contracts or procurements where authority is delegated from the Lead Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager.

Dependent on the specifics of the role and IPT the role holder is deployed in, the role holder will be required to:

• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts, including but not limited to joint venture agreements, supply contracts, construction agreements, and service contracts, specific to the IPT or business unit.
• Collaborate with technical, legal and sourcing teams to ensure that contract terms reflect project objectives, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Assess and identify potential risks within contracts and…