This Commercial Lead will report to the Commercial Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.You will attract a salary of £99,127 + Inner London Allowance and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remoteClose Date: 25/11/2026We also provide the following additional benefitsPrivate Medical CoverReservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaidPersonal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket LoanTax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing SchemesOccupational Health supportSwitched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' productsDiscounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFulfilling all commercial functions on alliance capital works contracts including;Providing essential NEC contract administration support to Project Managers using UKPN’s Contact Administration system called Unifier.Receiving and certifying contractor payments via UKPN’s Unifier system.Compiling monthly commercial dashboards reporting on project performance via UKPN’s Unifier system.Managing junior members of the commercial team in assisting with duties described herein.Raising accruals.Dealing with all internal and external contract and commercial queries on demand including claims.Overseeing Alliance Subcontracts and their administration by Alliance Delivery Members.Reviewing and agreeing ADP/Tender submissions from UKPN’s Contractors.Reviewing Tender Documentation produced by UKPN’s PM’s.Drafting of documents to allow the increase of Contractor’s Purchase Orders.Job PurposeTo assist the Commercial Manager and the wider commercial team in providing competent and professional quantity surveying support to the Capital Programme and Procurement Delivery across a number of long term contracts.To manage commercial matters for those contracts and projects with regards to contract set-up, management, pricing, service delivery, scope change and dispute resolution to ensure contract requirements are compliant with standards and co-ordinated to maximise profit delivery.To proactively support a wider project team, variously comprising Programme Managers; Project Managers; Designers; P6 Planners; Consents Surveyors and Administrators.Key Responsibilities:To be commercial lead on a portfolio of client construction projects.To comply with all UKPN guidelines, business goals and procedures, identifying and reporting areas of non-conformance to the LPN Commercial Manager and wider commercial management team.Ensures that the project delivery team have acted in accordance with the Contract.Responsible for liaising with all external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner, under the guidance of the wider commercial team.To prepare pricing models from first principals for projects of moderate complexity, and obtain, extract and use existing CU data, together with obtaining cost data from industry recognised publications e.g. SPONS & BCIS to price schemes.Able to assist in the preparation of activity schedules based upon NEC3 and the presentation of tender documentation, attending interviews and carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons to fixed rates.Review and agree ADP/Tender submissions from UKPN’s Contractors and review Tender Documentation produced by UKPN’s Project Managers.Interfaces with the Portfolio Manager; Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and P6 Planners to deliver professional and competent advice and support, to ensure that the projects are managed in accordance with the contract and meeting the required reporting deadlines.Manages a programme of current workload, in order that all contracts receive the relevant allocation of resource to manage them efficiently commercially.To assist the LPN Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor in providing guidance to more junior members of staff,Demonstrates belief and understanding to the team and creates confidence even when faced with setbacks.Produce quality reports in a timely, professional and legible manner and follows instructions, questioning the recommendations and directions of others where necessary.Preparing and making project specific presentations to the business.Assess contractor applications and EWN’s and CE's, making recommendations to, raising
Commercial Lead in Peckham employer: UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and satisfaction. As a Connection Coordinator at our Bidder Street office, you will benefit from a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on customer experiences across the UK. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering essential services.
