Commercial Analyst - UKIFS

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As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the management and administration of contracts, working closely with contract managers, technical teams, and external partners. Your role will ensure that contracts are properly executed, monitored, and maintained to support the successful delivery of fusion energy solutions.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts, including joint venture agreements, supply contracts, and construction agreements.
• Support the Contract Manager in ensuring that contract terms align with project goals, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track contract performance to ensure key deliverables are met.
• Assist in resolving disputes while fostering positive, long-term relationships with Whole Plant Partners and suppliers.
• Support post-contract commercial processes, including early warnings, cost forecasting, payments, and change management.
• Monitor contract risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring contract compliance at all times.
• Prepare regular contract reports highlighting risks, issues, and performance insights.
• Support contract amendments, renewals, and extensions, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Promote a collaborative and respectful work environment, valuing teamwork and diversity.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, representing UKIFS’s values in all contract interactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of contract-related presentations and reports.
• Assist in contract-related meetings, ensuring key discussions are recorded, and issues are addressed efficiently.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.

Job Description

As a Commercial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the management and administration of contracts, working closely with contract managers, technical teams, and external partners. Your role will ensure that contracts are properly executed, monitored, and maintained to support the successful delivery of fusion energy solutions.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts, including joint venture agreements, supply contracts, and construction agreements.
• Support the Contract Manager in ensuring that contract terms align with project goals, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track contract performance to ensure key deliverables are met.
• Assist in resolving disputes while fostering positive, long-term relationships with Whole Plant Partners and suppliers.
• Support post-contract commercial processes, including early warnings, cost forecasting, payments, and change management.
• Monitor contract risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring contract compliance at all times.
• Prepare regular contract reports highlighting risks, issues, and performance insights.
• Support contract amendments, renewals, and extensions, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Promote a collaborative and respectful work environment, valuing teamwork and diversity.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, representing UKIFS’s values in all contract interactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of contract-related presentations and reports.
• Assist in contract-related meetings, ensuring key discussions are recorded, and issues are addressed efficiently.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-driven contract professional with a background in contract administration, procurement, or commercial operations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Partially or fully qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – or a willingness to work towards qualification.
• Proven experience in contract administration or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess contract risks and performance.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring accurate contract execution.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in both public and private sector environments.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and governance frameworks.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our \’Equality, Diversity and Inclusion\’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UKIFS is committed to being accessible. Please emailtalent@ukifs.ukif you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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