Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
About the Opportunity
We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
The Commercial Lead is responsible for managing a commercial team in the successful delivery of all pre and post contract commercial issues relating to a portfolio of contracts on the HPC Project.
The Commercial Lead will typically be responsible for a contract(s) up to £2bn in value subject to level of risk or complexity, The Commercial Lead will typically lead a commercial team of up to 10.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a commercial team of up to 10 to manage a portfolio of contracts
Lead on a major site installation contract (Framatome) with critical importance for the project
Professional development of self and people within the team
Ensuring that all Principal Accountabilities for the Commercial Team are implemented in accordance with HPC commercial procedures
Procurement phase (where required) - leading to ensure that the procurement programme for each contract is aligned to the Integrated Work Schedule & that adequate time is allowed for an effective procurement process leading to contract signature.
Execution Phase - leading & managing the execution phase of each contract including providing an overview of the individual contracts to ensure compatibility & alignment with other projects including fundamental matters such as: Scope of Work/Services & Associated Programme; Prices & Rates Schedules; Key Personnel & Arrangements for Contract Administration, incentive arrangements Claims
Lead on the strategy for change management and claims resolution, ensuring the best outcome for the project
Develop commercial strategies relating to high value/high risk items.
Define a culture for continuous improvement and adopting previous lessons learned.
Overall responsibility for Commercial/Delivery based risks from contracted performance of the supplier
Stakeholder engagement at multiple levels- executives, external bodies and regulators
Education, Experience and Skills:
Member of the RICS / CICES / IOB / CIPS or equivalent professional body
Educated to degree level
Experience with most common forms of contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry, and UK law and its impact upon the contract function
Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions
Understanding of the UK regulatory framework and international SCM
Commercial management of a major tier 1 contract partner at site
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
