Senior Commercial Lead 2-3 year FTC (Major Projects / Major Infrastructure)
Role Overview
Great British Energy – Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net‑zero carbon emissions. We focus on fostering innovation, facilitating investment and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future. Our first step was the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory‑based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, the preferred bidder was identified as Rolls‑Royce SMR to build the UK’s first SMRs. Great British Energy – Nuclear is committed to delivering fast, supported by a collaborative culture that values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. The Commercial Deputy Director reports to the Commercial Directorate and will lead procurement and commercial activity across a portfolio of major projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a small team, setting clear expectations and building capability through coaching and inclusive leadership
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, PMO, Legal and Technical to deliver a seamless service
- Ensure commercial governance, assurance and reporting are followed, aligned to policy and security requirements
- Make sound decisions on high‑value commercial matters and ensure value for money
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with the NEC suite of contracts (including drafting and negotiation)
- Proven leadership in high‑pressure, multi‑disciplinary programmes (nuclear, construction, engineering or critical infrastructure)
- Extensive experience delivering commercial/procurement activity in line with Government processes (CAB/CO/HMT)
- Public sector procurement experience (PCR/Procurement Act) desirable
If you are an experienced commercial leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working with brilliant people across multiple disciplines, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the commercial strategy behind the delivery of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power plant.
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