Position Overview
We’re looking for a passionate Commercial Officer to join our Commercial Team. The role supports the Commercial and Contracts Manager and collaborates with Quantity Surveyors across multiple contractual interfaces throughout the project lifecycle, with primary responsibility for non‑EPC contracts and key contract management and cost control activities.
The position is based at our Warwick office and offers hybrid working, with a requirement to be in the office at least two days each week.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead commercial input into procurement and tender processes, supporting procurement governance.
* Negotiate pricing and terms, draft and review contractual documentation, and manage purchase orders and invoice queries.
* Monitor supplier performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs, produce commercial reports, and maintain accurate contract records.
* Manage contract renewals, variations, and call‑off contracts via National Grid frameworks.
* Drive procurement across project teams for National Grid and joint venture partners, ensuring compliance with internal policies and public procurement regulations.
* Provide commercial advice and training to stakeholders, developing effective relationships with key suppliers and partners.
* Identify and mitigate commercial and supply‑chain risks, support forecasting, monitoring budgets and cost‑saving initiatives.
* Raise and manage purchase orders, support joint‑venture and finance teams with reconciliations.
Required Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree or commensurate experience in commercial/contract management.
* Membership of the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply or the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management.
* Valid driving licence.
* Previous experience in procurement or contract management/administration.
* Experience with NEC and/or FIDIC terms and conditions.
* Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Demonstrated experience of leading and challenging teams whilst proposing solutions and managing outputs to resolution.
* High attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
* Up to £55,000 base salary, dependent on experience.
* Bonus based on personal and company performance.
* Competitive contributory pension scheme with double match up to 12% company contribution.
* Flexible benefits including share incentive plan, salary‑sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills and experience, fairness, and business need.
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