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Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognising everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
What you can Bring:
- Extensive experience in procurement and commercial management of large-scale EPC contracts (£bn+), ideally in HVDC converter stations or high-voltage power infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract execution.
- Experience managing OEM contracts for HVDC converter stations, transformers, and power electronics.
- Proven ability to lead contract negotiations on complex, high-value infrastructure projects.
- Experience in interface management between HVDC suppliers, transmission operators, and EPC contractors.
- Strong background in risk management, change control, and dispute avoidance.
- Leadership experience in managing teams of commercial managers.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline; professional accreditation (RICS, CIPS) preferred.
Your Purpose:
- Lead and finalize negotiations on a highly complex, £bn+ EPC contract for HVDC converter OEM supply.
- Oversee contract execution, administration, and change control, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Manage commercial risk, claims prevention, and dispute resolution in HVDC supply contracts.
- Lead a team of commercial managers, ensuring best practice contract governance.
- Develop and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships, particularly with HVDC technology providers.
- Monitor contract performance, costs, and compliance with technical and commercial obligations.
- Drive a risk management strategy, ensuring effective contract controls and issue mitigation.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
