Do you have the energy to transform?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government's strategy of Net Zero 2050?
Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale.
With operations in 40 countries and employing over 2700 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.
Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry.
By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.
We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Commercial Managers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England.
Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).
The Role: The Commercial Manager is responsible for the financial management of projects, negotiating and agreeing contracts, reporting and provide analysis of projects and programmes using available data from cost, scheduling/planning and risk and opportunities for internal and client projects.
Key Duties: The Commercial Manager may typically lead a commercial team of up to ten people.
The day-to-day management of Supply Chain Assistants under their control.
Providing support to the procurement process during the Procurement phase (pre-award).
Providing commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post-award) to maximize operational and financial performance and minimize commercial risk.
Providing commercial management for the delivery of contract final account agreements (close-out).
Commercial Managers must provide commercial support to the Project Manager in the effective delivery of the contract and ensure formal completion and closure of all the Project Contracts, identification, and recording of commercial Lessons Learnt.
Responsible for the delivery of the contract in accordance with HPC governance requirements; governance/assurance regime.
Responsible for ensuring that all Principal Accountabilities are implemented in accordance with HPC Commercial Procedures Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.
Qualifications, Profession Accreditations & Experience: Degree in Business Studies, Commercial Management, Economics or other related field Commercial Management qualifications e.g.
via ICM, CCM Chartership status through a recognised international body, e.g.
ICM Experience in working with NEC3 and FIDIC contracts Experience in procurement, contract performance measurement, risk, change and claim management.
Experience of projects in high hazard industries including Nuclear, Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas and Aviation Experience in major (£50m+) projects Benefits: Hybrid working Private medical & dental insurance Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Matched Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Training and development Employee referral scheme Enhanced company sick pay Travel & Life Insurance Employee assistance program In the absence of these qualifications sufficient relevant experience can be appropriate to determine suitability.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.