Commercial Manager

Blargoans Ltd have a temporary contract opportunity to October 2027 for a Commercial Manager to work within our client’s facility in Caithness to lead systems support in respect of its procurement, contract and supply chain activities to ultimately support the clients decommissioning programme. This role is a fixed term role to support maternity cover from late September 2026, supporting and maintaining three key commercial systems as well as their interaction with wider business requirements and providing training. It will also involve line management of two team members.

 

What you’ll be doing:

As a Commercial Manager you will manage the suite of commercial systems and provide appropriate advice, analysis, reporting, governance and assurance to members of the Commercial Function on matters related to the systems. This may include topics related to – procurement, contract management, systems management, GCA guidance, UK Procurement Regulations, Commercial Policies and Procedures.

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, improvement and update of key commercial systems (Atamis, Think Project and Unit 4 BW) across the site, advising teams on the accurate use of these systems, and so having a good knowledge of the requirements of PA23/PCR15, supporting reporting activities particularly to consider business plan and procurement pipeline and considering strategy in respect of these procurement systems

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance on the correct use of key commercial systems, including in respect of PA23 where appropriate,
  • Ensuring those systems are up to date and reflect required changes in process or procurement law,
  • Providing training on systems use,
  • Input to strategic activity in respect of the ongoing use of these systems,
  • Input to reporting and planning activity as required
  • Providing specialist commercial advice and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Line management of 2 team members
  • Manage the development and implementation of improvements to commercial systems

 

What you’ll bring:

You will have planning and decision‑making skills with a strong technical background and experience of managing complex industrial or nuclear environments. You will bring sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining the highest safety standards.

 

  • A degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent qualification combined with relevant commercial experience.
  • The successful candidate have an awareness of the following systems as used by the Commercial team – Atamis, Think Project (CEMAR) and Unit 4 BW
  • Experience in engaging with procurement, contract management and supply chain activities. • A good knowledge of the requirements of relevant Procurement Regulations (Particularly PA23, but also PCR15)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.

Terms and Conditions

Basic Hourly Rate – £32.27 to £48.30 PAYE per hour depending on experience.

Working Hours – 37.9 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with every third Friday as a non-working day.

Annual Holiday Entitlement – 25 days annual leave, 8 public holidays, 2.5 privilege holidays

Contract Duration – Temporary to October 2027.

Security Clearance – The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

 

 

Closing date for CV applications: Thursday 10th September at 12 noon

To apply: Please email your CV to recruitment@blargoans.com quoting reference BL34974.

 

 

Blargoans Limited operates as a locally based employment business for temporary/contract recruitment and an employment agency for permanent recruitment for technical and professional roles to the Engineering, Office & Commercial Industries.