About this role
Ready to lead high-value contracts that help keep low-carbon electricity flowing across the UK? Looking for a role where you can influence supplier performance, drive commercial excellence, and make a real impact at a critical energy site? At EDF Nuclear Operations, Success is Personal – and we'll support you to build a rewarding career that's right for you.
As a Contract Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of Sizewell B Power Station.
Working closely with suppliers, stakeholders and operational teams, you'll drive contract performance, supplier performance, commercial management, stakeholder management and contract negotiation activities. You'll help us deliver value as we support the transition towards An Electric Britain.
You'll support one of the UK's most important nuclear sites, helping to deliver essential services while identifying opportunities for commercial improvement, procurement support and operational efficiency across key contracts.
This role is based on site at #SizewellB Power Station.
You'll work closely with a wide range of teams across the station, building strong relationships and gaining valuable insight into the operational environment that keeps low-carbon electricity flowing to homes and businesses across the UK.
This role is being offered on a 18 month fixed term contract.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing the performance of key contractors to ensure value, quality, productivity and contractual complianceBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders and communicating contract information effectivelyIdentifying and delivering commercial improvements and efficiency opportunities across contracts and operational activitiesLeading contract negotiations and supporting commercial decision-makingResolving contractual issues, managing supplier escalations and supporting contract renewals or re-procurement activitiesWho You Are
We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager who enjoys driving commercial performance and building effective working relationships across a complex operational environment. You'll be organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities while delivering strong business outcomes. Are you experienced in...?
Holding an HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or commercial disciplineContract management within a regulated, industrial, engineering or operational environmentManaging supplier and contractor performance against contractual requirementsLeading contract negotiations and resolving contract-related issuesFinancial and commercial control, including cost managementTo be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
We are offering a starting salary of between £47,513 and £99,929, with terms and conditions covered by the EDF Nuclear Generation Company Agreement. The starting salary for the appointment will be dependent on your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
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!
Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us
As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.
We move with agility, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.
We pursue excellence in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.
We act with integrity, always choosing to do what's right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.
These values are not just what we believe, they're how we work. If they resonate with you, you'll thrive here.
Closing date for applications is 29th September, interviews will follow shortly after.
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