Balfour Beatty
Job title:
Commercial Manager – Sizewell C – London or Suffolk office with regular site visits required and hybrid working arrangements available
Company
Balfour Beatty
Job description
About the role
The Opportunity
As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the
way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C
(SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been granted planning permission
with construction expected to commence in 2024. It is a nationally significant
infrastructure project with a vital role in the UKs climate change agenda and energy
policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in
the UK.
Sizewell C (SZC) is a landmark project to plan, design and build two EPR nuclear
reactors located on the East Coast of Suffolk. Sizewell C (SZC) will be a next-of-a-
kind nuclear power plant, using the same technology and design as the Hinkley Point
C nuclear power plant under construction in Somerset.
The impact of Sizewell C (SZC) stretches beyond the immediate project site, both in
delivering low carbon electricity to 6 million households, as well as in creating a step
change in local, regional, and national economic growth and delivering wider social
and environmental benefits. As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future,
EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power
stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been
granted planning permission with construction expected to commence in [2024]. It is
a nationally significant infrastructure project with a vital role in the UKs climate
change agenda and energy policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to
reduce carbon emissions in the UK
What you’ll be doing
The Role
To provide strategic commercial management, strong leadership, and control of a
multi skilled team comprising commercial resources at all levels and facilitation of
strong links with other teams within and external to the project
- Principle Accountabilities
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of CSUKs Sustainability activities
- Health Safety and Environmental
- Provides advice to Project Director to commercial implications of health, safety, and environmental issues
- Drives Zero Harm and other initiatives within the commercial team
- Undertakes reviews and identifies issues with supply chain demonstration of competency documentation provided at time of tender
- Creates a culture of openness and trust in reporting of Health and Safety matters
- Carries out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours as required by the Project Construction Phase Plan
- Resource Control
- Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability. Establishes opportunities for mentoring to facilitate this.
- Identifies longer term strategic training to support individual development as required
- Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff; performance management of teams
- Determine project commercial staff requirement and involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff, performance management of teams
- Involvement with Universities to promote Balfour Beatty as a potential employer and to support sponsored students
Who we’re looking for
- Cascades information in a positive way to staff at all levels
- Ability to resolve conflict and build respect between multi-disciplinary teams
- Encourages inter-team collaboration as well as with off-site functions
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve
- Takes difficult decisions as necessary
- Quality of Service Provision
- Understand economic factors that affects the construction industry
- Input into Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction
- To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating
- The ability to review tenders and cost data
- To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
- To co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are
identified and actioned * To manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
- Manage the preparation of the monthly operating statement and associated
commercial reports * To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior teams
- To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating,
Marketing and Sales * Experienced at establishing client supply chain requirements and advising on
alternative forms of contract and procurement arrangements * Formulation of management plans for resource procurement
- Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as
knowledge of the SCL Protocol * Application of Construction and Contract law including the Health and Construction, Safety at Work, Environmental Health and Asylum and
Immigration Acts * Preparation of Estimates and Tender submissions including the interpretation
of specifications and preambles * Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain
management and procurement techniques, estimating and surveying
functions * Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
- Management of disallowed cost
- Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
Balfour Beattys Major Projects business is delivering some of the UKs most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, were driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:51:54 GMT
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