Job Description

About the Role

Ready to lead a team that shapes the future of energy? At EDF, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us. As a Commercial Lead, you'll play a vital role in delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, while building a career that's unique to you.

The Opportunity

As a Commercial Lead, you'll manage a portfolio of high-value contracts on the Hinkley Point C project, supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain. You'll lead a team of up to 10, driving commercial strategies and ensuring successful delivery of critical site installation works.


Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based between our #SDC office and the #HPC site. You'll spend at least three days a week at HPC or SDC.


You'll gain exposure to complex contract management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation - all while developing your leadership skills. EDF will support your growth with professional development opportunities and a culture of collaboration.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Commercial Lead who thrives on accountability and teamwork. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

Effective commercial and contract management skills Extensive experience managing commercial teams and administering major contracts Membership of RICS, CICES, IOB, CIPS or equivalent professional body Degree-level education Experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts within the power construction industry Understanding of UK law, nuclear site licence conditions, and regulatory frameworks

What You'll Be Doing

Leading a commercial team to manage a portfolio of contracts Driving procurement and execution phases to align with project schedules Managing change and claims resolution strategies Developing commercial strategies for high-value, high-risk items Engaging stakeholders at multiple levels, including regulators and executives

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.


At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.


Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.


Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date: Sunday 8th February

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.