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This is a permanent position based on site for a minimum of 3 days per week with 2 days working remotely.\nThis is a high-profile, fast-paced role responsible for leading the commercial and contractual management of works required to restore the north-west corner of the HPC site, known as the Fairfield Estate. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial for Main Civils & Site Construction, you will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial management, effective procurement, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery within a highly regulated environment.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with Main Civils and Site Construction delivery teams, while also interfacing with other HPC programmes to identify, manage and mitigate commercial impacts across the wider project. 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