The Commercial Manager will provide a key role in supporting the business winning team with new opportunities working through the gated governance process for offers and including responsibility for the commercial (contract) governance and assurance working with Orano’s legal team, preparation of NDA’s, pre-tender Agreements with supply chain partners, review of contractual terms and conditions, negotiation of T&Cs and finalisation of contract(s). The Commercial Manager will also provide commercial management to assigned key project(s) including commercial support to the Project Manager during execution phase to maximise operational and financial performance and minimise commercial risk, ensuring delivery in line with contractual obligations and objectives. 

Responsibilities 

·       Commercial lead role working with the Bid Team for all tending activities including support to commercial strategy; review of terms and conditions in liaison with legal; input to preparation and agreement of rates; preparation of all documents association with tender governance process including NDA’s, pre contract Agreements, governance slides associated with the contract, export licencing arrangements, cash profile etc.

·       Responsible for ensuring fulfilment of contract requirements for assigned key project(s), advising on commercial aspects, contract obligations and rights, requesting amendments to contract terms, extensions, ensuring variations/change management to protect and maximise Orano commercial position.

·       Lead on commercial/contractual aspect communications between Orano ltd and the Client, bid partners, suppliers and stakeholders for key tenders and assigned key projects.

·       Support the Project Manager on assigned project delivery and act as the lead and escalation point within the project for any commercial issues.

·       Raise contract/commercial issues on assigned projects with Commercial Director and legal as necessary to resolve.

·       Provide commercial advice to the Project Manager and team.

·       Attend project team meetings and client contract meetings as required to assigned key projects, provide commercial/contract management representation and support. Providing notes for the record on commercial/contract matters and progress.

·       Provide advice and support around export control associated with dual use technology using capability from Orano outside the UK (desirable).

·       Interface with suppliers as required to support Supply Chain and Procurement activity for major projects delivery.

·       Work closely and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develop counterpart relationships within Client organisations.

·       Commercially focused

·       Experience working with NEC contracts (ECC and PSC) is preferred.

·       Experience in tendering, contract delivery, contract risk, change and variation management, supply chain.

·       Experience of projects in regulated environments or high hazard industries including Nuclear, Defence Energy, Rail, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications and Aviation is an advantage.

·       Experience of export control is an advantage.

·       Familiarity with UK law and its contractual/commercial implications.

Travel to other Orano ltd sites in the UK and in France may be required from time to time.