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Ready to support the leadership of 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 support driving 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.
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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
Support managing the performance of key contractors to ensure value, quality, productivity and contractual compliance
Building strong relationships with stakeholders and communicating contract information effectively
Identifying and delivering commercial improvements and efficiency opportunities across contracts and operational activities
Supporting contract negotiations and supporting commercial decision-making
Resolving contractual issues, managing supplier escalations and supporting contract renewals or pre-procurement activities
Who You Are
We're looking for an experienced Contract Manager or someone aiming to expand their current role into a commercial environment. You'll be organised, analytical and comfortable supporting multiple priorities while delivering strong business outcomes. Are you experienced in...?
Holding an HNC or equivalent qualification in a business or commercial discipline
Contract management within a regulated, industrial, engineering or operational environment
Financial and commercial control, including cost management
To 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 salary range of between £47,513 and £99,929, however for this role we will be looking to appoint within the range of £47,513 - £72,951,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 15th November, interviews will follow shortly after.
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
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