EPR2 Development Programme - Commercial Assistant at EDF UK

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Administration, Valuation, Cost Reporting, Financial Modelling, Risk Management, Change Management, Claim Management, Negotiating, Influencing, Communication, Estimating, Supplier Selection, Contract Life Cycle Management, Performance Monitoring, Cost Control, Cost Transparency

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description (French Speaker) Based in the UK initially with relocation to Penly or Gravelines after 2 years Full-Time, Permanent. 3-4 days on site and 1-2 days working from home or other offices. Are you interested in developing your career within Nuclear ? Would you like to participate to the biggest Nuclear Construction Programme and help develop innovative solutions to complex challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our EPR2 Development Programme ! The Opportunity The EDF Group is poised to make history with the world's largest investment in EPR2 technology. As we advance the HPC Project in the UK, France is set to lead the way with the construction of six cutting-edge reactors in Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey. The EPR2 Development Program, as part of Project Bridge, offers a unique opportunity for Junior professionals to join Europe’s largest construction site and build the skills required to support us with our EPR2 builds in France. Initially you will spend two years in the UK on our HPC project, based either on site or at one of our satellite offices in Bridgwater or Bristol. After 2 years, you will then be transferred to EDF France, on one of our EPR2 construction site (most likely Penly or Gravelines). This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a programme allowing you to develop new skills you will be able to use on other EPR2 sites. A dedicated team will be at hand to accompany you throughout the onboarding process and relocation to the UK (when applicable) and back to France. During your stay in the UK, you will benefit from Sponsorship, Mentoring programs, providing you with the right level of support and allowing you to build your network of connections in the UK and in France. At the end of your 24-month stay at HPC, we will also support your transfer back to France (practically and financially) when it is time for you to work on the EPR2 project. What you will be doing… As part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in representing the intelligent customer function for the HPC project. With EDF's ambitious plans to construct and operate new EPRs in both the UK and France, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Nuclear Power Generation. Who you are… The HPC Commercial Assistant is an important role within the HPC Commercial Group with accountability to the Commercial Manager. The HPC Commercial Assistant will be required to work closely and pro-actively with the other team members at all levels and across all the teams within Nuclear New Build to ensure that the requirements of the individual contracts and their impact upon the overall HPC Project are successfully delivered. Role & activities : Providing support to the HPC Commercial Management Team and to the Project Manager Assessment and valuation of Contractor’s applications and the processing of payment certificates in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions Administration of the Early Warning process Assessment of daywork records and accounts Review of Contractor deliveries including where appropriate attending valuation and progress review meetings, ensuring contractual deliverables are met. Monitor and report on commercial aspects of the contract and/or project flagging issues at the earliest opportunity to the Commercial Manager Provision of advice and information on contract change including proposed scope changes, recommending appropriate action and producing required documentation Preparation of commercial cost reports and progress measurement Compilation of Supplier Performance and Lessons Learnt Reports Undertake final account reviews, settlements and reconciliations to facilitate project close out Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP At all times operate in accordance with IMS, rules, procedures to ensure that all contracts are administered within delegation of authority and the overall HPC governance / assurance process. Collaborative behaviours, work in collaboration with the supply chain. Select Appropriate Suppliers, l support supplier selection in accordance with the set contracting strategy Manage the Contract Life Cycle administer the contract life cycle in accordance with the contract. Understand Performance and commercially control, prepare contract information to support monthly reporting. Mitigate Risks: identify risks associated with my Contract and advise the commercial managers Cost Control, identify potential changes to my contract and report through the correct change control processes. Cost Transparency, ensure information is submitted in required formats Final Account the Contact, apply the principles of the contract to agree final accounts in a timely manner. Learn, Apply, and Improve, work to improve initiatives to improve performance. Knowledge & Skills Good working knowledge contracts, basic estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling Basic understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels is essential Fluent in French Qualifications & Experience Either educated to degree level, or have relevant work experience with ability to demonstrate a track record of successful contract administration Experience of working as part of a team within a commercial environment Experience of large-scale construction or Nuclear As you will be based in France after 2 years, you must be in a position to relocate at that point and be able to speak French at a professional level. When applying, please upload your CV in English. Join us! We’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together. Additional Information Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain. Shift Work?: No Career area: Hinkley Point C Primary Contractual Location: Aztec West Term of Employment: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Commercial Assistant will support the HPC Commercial Management Team by assessing contractor applications, processing payments, administering early warning processes, and reviewing contractor deliveries against contractual terms. This role involves monitoring commercial aspects, advising on contract changes, preparing cost reports, and managing commercial tools like CEMAR and SAP.