Job Description
* Bid & Contract Leadership
o Lead client contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with Legal and corporate functions.
o Lead or support the formation of joint ventures with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers, including negotiating NDAs, MOUs, and consortium and joint venture agreements.
o Develop pricing and contractual terms for complex bids that drive sustainable growth, bringing an understanding of commercial delivery models e.g. open book contracting, incentivisation etc.
o Own escalated approvals and governance processes.
Overview
Shape the Future of Nuclear Innovation
Are you ready to shape the future of nuclear across the UK, Europe and the Middle East? AtkinsRéalis Nuclear is on a growth trajectory‑doubling revenue over the next five years‑and we're looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to help us get there.
Your role
This role blends analytical precision with strategic influence. You'll be a trusted business partner from the earliest stages of opportunity development for clients – crafting compelling commercial offers and guiding them through governance. You'll help shape our evolving commercial model, which spans consultancy, digital products, and complex project/programme delivery.
Key responsibilities
* Bid & Contract Leadership
o Lead client contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with Legal and corporate functions.
o Lead or support the formation of joint ventures with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers, including negotiating NDAs, MOUs, and consortium and joint venture agreements.
o Develop pricing and contractual terms for complex bids that drive sustainable growth, bringing an understanding of commercial delivery models e.g. open book contracting, incentivisation etc.
o Own escalated approvals and governance processes.
* Strategic Initiatives
o Build business cases and commercial models for new markets, technologies, and M&A opportunities.
o Support commercialisation of new services and digital products e.g. value and outcomes pricing.
* Governance & Risk
o Act as an independent bid and project reviewer.
o Resolve disputes and claims (project, insurance, etc.).
o Deliver key elements of the Commercial function business improvement roadmap.
* Training & Mentorship
o Design and deliver commercial training programs.
o Influence decision-makers and mentor junior team members.
About you
You're entrepreneurial, commercially astute, and thrive in complex environments. You see beyond the numbers and bring a fresh perspective to every challenge. You're confident influencing stakeholders and navigating risk/reward dynamics.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or equivalent.
* Experience in contract review, negotiation, bidding, governance, and project finance.
* Experience in one of: joint venture formation/management with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers; project delivery as part of a civil/process contractor organisation, or the commercialisation of new services/products.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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