Senior Commercial Lead / Commercial Lead (Major Projects / Major Infrastructure)
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Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arms 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 UKs energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Great British Energy - Nuclears first step was to start 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, Great British Energy - Nuclear announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had been selected as the preferred bidder to build the UKs first SMRs, following a technology selection process that began in 2023.
Great British Energy - Nuclear is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace.
Our activities will be driven by our values, which are:
Trust - We prioritise
safety, we act
responsibly
and with
integrity .
Collaboration - We work as a
team ; we value
diversity
and
expertise .
Challenge - We are
curious
and
courageous
in the way we
think
and
act .
Care - We are
thoughtful ,
inclusive
and
respectful
of others.
Drive - We
get things done
and we
make a difference .
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This role can be based in either Warrington (Head Office) or London.
Job Profile
If youre 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.
The role
Reporting to the Commercial Deputy Director, youll sit within GBE Ns Commercial Directorate and lead procurement and commercial activity across a portfolio of major projects. xrlawcv Youll be responsible for shaping packaging, procurement and commercial strategies, and overseeing delivery across the full commercial lifecycle - from strategy development through tendering to contract award and mobilisation.
Youll also:
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
What were looking for
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) is desirable