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About the Role

Sizewell C is designing, financing, constructing, operating, and decommissioning a nuclear power plant. The company is focused on delivering the project on time, on budget, and to the highest safety standards. Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model. The construction strategy involves replicating the Hinkley Point C design while innovating for cost and time savings.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for supply chain/commercial matters for assigned suppliers/contracts.
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels within a multi-disciplinary team.
Promote the SZC Project, its values, and behaviors, ensuring project requirements are met.
Make decisions and undertake principal responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with delegated authority.
Report regularly on contract scope, schedule, prices, rates, key personnel, and incentive arrangements.
Manage the contract commercial relationship and support the Project Manager for effective contract delivery.
Establish collaborative arrangements and achieve equitable commercial outcomes.
Contribute to procurement and contracting strategies aligned with SZC Project objectives.
Manage and track procurement against Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) milestones.
Administer vendor assessment and information exchange via procurement electronic portal tools.
Prepare and evaluate invitations to tender, assessing technical and commercial compliance.
Manage formation activities across technical, programme, legal, and commercial disciplines.
Support the budget process and analyze contract commercial requirements.
Ensure internal governance approval for timely Contract Award.
Manage contracts in accordance with terms, governance requirements, and project objectives.
Ensure compatibility and alignment with other SZC Project contracts.
Administer commercial management tools including CEMAR and SAP.
Manage contract closeout and identify/record commercial lessons learned.
Deliver contracts in accordance with NNB governance requirements.
Supervise Supply Chain Managers and Assistants.
Manage internal and external stakeholders within multi-disciplinary teams.
Maintain compliance with NNB's Supply Chain policies, including nuclear safety and quality controls.
Engage with UK regulators (ONR/EA/CNS), HM Government, and Ofgem as required.
Promote the role of the Intelligent Customer, ensuring commercial probity, value, and fair treatment of the supply chain.
Promote and embed a strong nuclear safety culture and oversee supplier activities.
Produce and submit board papers and/or investment papers in accordance with SZC Project governance.
Demonstrate collaborative working, promote continuous improvement, and act in accordance with project values.
Undertake professional development of self and team members.

Requirements

Member of RICS/ICE/CICES/IOB or equivalent professional body.
Proven ability to work within a complex major project/programme environment in both procurement and post-procurement phases.
Evidence of successfully undertaking complex procurements and administering contracts.
Effective Management and Leadership skills with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies in the UK.
Honed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound decisions on complex matters of high financial value.
Good understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk management, and change/claim management.
Excellent negotiating, influencing, and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Experience of working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
Experience of standard forms of contract (NEC and FIDIC) within the power/construction industry on complex major projects/programmes.
Skills to act as deputy.

Skills

Contract formation
Procurement
Contract management
Commercial management
Negotiation
Influencing
Communication
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Change management
Claim management
Vendor assessment
Tender evaluation
Nuclear safety culture
Supply chain management

Location

London, 25 Copthall Avenue

Work Type

Permanent
Office-based with hybrid flexibility
Full time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Degree level (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

Circa £82,000 depending on experience

Benefits

5% annual incentive
Pension: Up to 7.5% employee contribution / 15% employer contribution
Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
Flexible benefits

About the Company

Sizewell C's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
The Company is maturing to meet all requirements.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.