Commercial Advisor at AtkinsRéalis

Overview

In a rapidly expanding nuclear energy market, the Nuclear Business at AtkinsRéalis are seeking a Commercial Advisor who thrives on teamwork with a strong desire to deliver for both internal and external clients. In this role you will be at the forefront of supporting one of our Major Refurbishment Projects, managing and balancing project commercial and financial risk.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction sector and enjoys a variety of work including the delivery of commercial solutions and improvement initiatives. With a desire to work in the nuclear sector you'll enjoy approaching things in different ways always, looking for opportunities to make improvements to deliver the most efficient and effective solutions for the project.

This role offers a significant platform for personal development and the opportunity to get involved in a challenging and exciting critical Major Refurbishment Project for one of our key Clients. We are seeking people who are keen to develop to their full potential to the mutual benefit of the individual, the team and the company and who are committed to growing successful partner and client relationships.

Your role

• Have the responsibility supporting the Contract Management function on a Major Refurbishment project within a Joint Venture environment.
• You will work closely with the Joint Venture Leadership, to deliver the project commercial strategy and ultimately support the management of project agreement throughout the delivery phase of the project.
• You will act as a key point of contact to Client for contractual matters. You must be able to deal with the client on delicate matters tactfully and professionally while protecting all JV Partner interests.
• Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to the project team at all levels.
• Review, negotiate and draft project commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements, purchase orders, contracts, consortium agreements, joint venture agreements and, having regard for their practical application and inherent risk.
• Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors.
• Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with ongoing project and associated supplier agreements.
• Prepare project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template.
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents.
• Assist project staff with identification, documentation, and quantification of changes in the Work and claims.
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required.
• Liaison with Project Controls Manager, Project Finance Director and other key Project Leadership to monitor and manage the financial health of the project.
• Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management.
• Access to confidential information to support medium-and long-term financial analysis and planning.
• Attends steering committee meetings between AtkinsRéalis and other partners and prepares minutes of meeting recording agreed decisions and actions going forward.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

About You

• University degree in Engineering, Finance or Law, or an MBA, with at least experience in a similar role in a construction or high technology industry. Formal training in contract law or contract administration is an asset.
• Experience in commercial governance, contract management and project delivery.
• Experience in Intellectual Property management.
• Proven ability to organize, set priorities and handle multiple complex tasks at one time consistent with corporate processes.
• Understanding of client and client organizations, objectives, personnel, and environments.
• Ability to reconcile usually disparate objectives of buyer and seller as contracting parties.
• Superior communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience in communicating with various stakeholder groups from internal project staff to clients, subcontractors and the executive team.
• Ability to effectively present information at both detail and summary level. Ability to interact with executive management and operational level staff.
  
  

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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