Job title: Commercial Load
Job Type: Contract
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this)
Pay rate: Up to £550 per day (dependent on experience) PAYE, Umbrella options available
Location: Hinkley Point
Hours of work: Hybrid, predominantly on site.
The Commercial Lead is responsible for leading a commercial team to successfully manage all pre- and post-contract commercial activities across a portfolio of major contracts. The role typically has responsibility for contracts with values of up to £2bn, depending on risk and complexity, and provides leadership to a commercial team of up to 10 professionals.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:
1. Strong commercial and contract management expertise, with proven experience leading commercial teams and managing major contracts.
2. Track record of working as part of a senior project management team, making sound decisions on high-value matters.
3. In-depth understanding of procurement, contract performance, risk, and change management.
4. Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., RICS, CICES, IOB, CIPS) and educated to degree level.
5. Experience with common contract forms (NEC & FIDIC) and knowledge of UK co...