Commercial Risk Manager

Ready to shape the strategic commercial decisions behind one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects? This is your chance to make a real impact, guiding complex supply chain risks for Hinkley Point C. At EDF, Success is Personal – your growth powers our progress.

The Opportunity

As a Commercial Risk Manager, you’ll play a central role in supporting the Supply Chain function at Hinkley Point C. You’ll help drive our transition towards An Electric Britain by providing high‑level insight into the commercial risks that shape project delivery and long‑term value.

You’ll join us on a salary starting from £82,000 per annum, with hybrid working that includes a minimum of two days each week at our #AztecWest office. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced commercial leaders, gaining exposure to major project risk management and contract strategy.

You’ll contribute to shaping how commercial risks are understood, tracked and acted upon. You’ll engage with specialists across EDF to drive improvements, support dispute avoidance and strengthen our commercial oversight. You’ll also help build the insight that guides senior leadership to make confident, informed decisions.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Commercial Risk Manager who thrives on complexity and can bring clarity, structure and commercial judgement to a fast‑paced environment. Do you offer…

• Strong understanding of risk and supply chain complexity

• Demonstrable experience in contract management in high‑risk environments

• Highly developed commercial acumen with a strategic mindset

• Experience working with or overseeing complex contractual arrangements

• Ability to interpret risk, guide action and influence senior stakeholders

Security Vetting

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading strategic oversight of supply chain commercial risks

• Supporting dispute avoidance and escalation processes

• Providing actionable insight to leadership on high‑risk contracts

• Coordinating subject matter experts such as Forensic Planners and Quantum specialists

• Ensuring commercial risks are captured, assessed and reported effectively

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of at least £82,000 per annum, 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 29th March - Please be aware that this role may close sooner that the date advertised, we recommend getting applications in as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

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