Lead the Commercial Strategy Driving Britain's Clean Energy Future.
Join Great British Energy-Nuclear (GBE-N) - a new government-backed organisation with a bold mission: to power Britain from Britain and accelerate our journey to net zero. We're here to turn nuclear ambition into reality - and we need exceptional leaders to make it happen.
Our first major step? Delivering the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) - an innovative approach to nuclear power that's faster to deploy, more cost-effective, and built for flexibility. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the UK's energy landscape and secure our energy future.
At GBE-N, we move fast and work collaboratively. Our culture is built on trust, inclusion, and diversity, and we're proud to have an Executive Committee with over 100 years of nuclear expertise. Together, we'll unlock billions in investment, prepare sites for development, and grow UK manufacturing and skills capability.
Our Values
- Trust - Safety first, integrity always.
- Collaborative - We value teamwork, diversity, and expertise.
- Challenge - We're curious, courageous, and innovative.
- Care - Inclusive, respectful, and supportive.
- Drive - We make things happen and deliver impact.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a national mission with global significance.
- Work in a flexible, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Bring your high-value commercial project expertise - nuclear experience not required; we'll help you learn the rest.
- Based in Warrington, but we welcome talent from across the UK with hybrid and flexible working options.
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The Role: Senior Commercial Lead
We're seeking a strategic, influential, and highly experienced Senior Commercial Lead (Head of Commercial equivalent) to join our Commercial Directorate. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape procurement and commercial strategies across a portfolio of complex, high-value projects critical to Britain's energy future.
Reporting to the Commercial Deputy Director, you'll lead a small team and work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, PMO, Legal, and Technical functions to ensure all commercial activity is delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with organisational goals.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, visionary commercial professional with experience in large-scale infrastructure or engineering programmes - ideally within the public sector - to make a real difference.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of procurement and commercial strategy across civils and engineering projects.
- Oversee implementation of procurement strategy in line with PCR / Procurement Act 2023.
- Ensure compliance with policies, strategies, and security requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless stakeholder engagement.
- Coach and develop team members, fostering future leaders.
- Manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring budgets deliver value for money.
- Produce commercial reports, including risk and opportunity assessments.
- Review and approve procurement strategies, payment mechanisms, and evaluation approaches.
- Drive continuous improvement in commercial policy and processes.
- Oversee tender management from ITT preparation to contract sign-off and supplier mobilisation.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience with NEC contracts, including drafting and negotiation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies in civils engineering and infrastructure environments.
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of government processes (CAB, CO, HMT) and public sector procurement (PCR and Procurement Act 2023).
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure settings.
- Familiarity with business case development (HMT Green Book) and cost/pricing strategy.
- Ability to work at pace, delivering under pressure with exceptional organisational skills.
- Knowledge of Alliancing models desirable but not essential.
