£51,317 – £51,317MidFull Time
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd , a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey.
As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
The salary for this role is £51,317 (An additional allowance of £5,800 may be paid where MCIPS is held).
This position is to be based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.
For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf
The Commercial Manager is a senior commercial professional responsible for the either (or both) pre and post contract commercial activity that could include procurement (strategy and delivery), financial management, cost control, and commercial assurance of complex construction, engineering and/ or infrastructure contracts within one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
Operating with a degree of autonomy, the role holder provides expert commercial advice across the full project lifecycle—from cost planning and procurement through to final account agreement. The role holder will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and key suppliers to ensure the successful execution of contracts, with a focus on alliancing, collaborative working, and delivering business objectives. This position is pivotal to ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, and value for money is continually delivered all while maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance and enabling seamless collaboration across the organisation and its strategic partners. Depending on the IPT or business unit the role holder is deployed in, duties of the role will be delivered in line with RICS or CIPS professional standards, organisational governance, and regulatory requirements (including PA23 where applicable).
The role holder be accountable for the oversight of one or more contracts or procurements within their area, acting as the STEP commercial representative on contracts or procurements where authority is delegated from the Lead Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager.
Pre-contract and Procurement
Dependent on the specifics of the role and IPT the role holder is deployed in, the role holder will be required to:
Cost Management & Commercial Control
Dependent on the specifics of the role and IPT the role holder is deployed in, the role holder will be required to:
o Cost plans and cost breakdown structures
o Target costs and pain/gain mechanisms
o Forecasts, cashflows, and earned value metrics.
Measurement, Valuation & Change Control.
Contract Support.
Risk, Claims & Dispute Management
Reporting, Governance & Assurance
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
Embody a Leadership Mindset
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven contract professional with a strong background in engineering, infrastructure, or major project contract management.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Desirable Experience:
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UKIFS is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukifs.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS.
For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation.
We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit Careers - STEP.
