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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 15,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).
Reference number
2024-15720
Publication date
3/13/2024
Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.
The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.
With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”
Do you have effective commercial and contract management skills, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies? Do you understand contract performance, risk, change, and claim management?
Are you looking to develop your expertise in the exciting and challenging environment of nuclear new build? If so, join us as a Commercial Manager and you’ll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects nationally
EPR-E established in 2023, oversees the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing, and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new build projects.
EPR-E is responsible for management of the associated design contracts, supporting commercially the delivery of the above mentioned wider scope of work.
Within the Commercial, Procurement and Finance directorate, and specifically, within the Commercial Team, you will use your existing commercial skillset, to support the teams at Aztec West, in delivering a key scope within the main Responsible Designer (RD) contract for HPC.
Key responsibilities of the Commercial Manager will include:
- Managing, coordinating, negotiating a portfolio of varied contractual events from inception to implementation, focusing predominantly on the management of risk and contract change
- Developing and implementing commercial strategies to respond to emergent contractual topics and issued
- Providing commercial and contractual knowledge and advice to the Engineering teams, both in the UK and in France,
- Producing, analysing, and presenting financial, commercial, and contractual data to internal project teams, as well as the client.
- Coordinating with Change, Cost, Risk, and Schedule teams to ensure coherent and consistent project progress.
- Planning, preparing, and negotiating of commercial offers to a variety of contract change events
- At all times operating in accordance with the EPR-E Information Management System (IMS), rules and procedures to ensure that all contracts are administered within delegation of authority and the overall EPR-E governance/assurance regime.
To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience is essential:
- Educated to Degree Level
- Effective commercial and contract management skills, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies
- Ability to communicate, negotiate and build strong relationships.
- Subject Matter Expert
- Previous experience within the defence or aerospace sector or any other highly regulated industry.
- Strong Contract Management/ Commercial contract delivery experience
- Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk, Change experience
- Good understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management
- Developed commercial skills and demonstrable ability to make sound recommendations on matters of significant financial value
- Prior experience on the HPC Project (advantageous)
This position will be based in Aztec West, Bristol with hybrid working available (min 3 days per week at office)
At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.
Why EDF? do not change this paragraph
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At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero.
We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.
Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work.
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.