AtkinsRéalis

Vice President Commercial

AtkinsRéalis$160K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Executive-level leadership experience in commercial and contractual functions.
  • Proven track record in navigating complex project environments and risk management.
  • Deep understanding of commercial strategy, procurement, and contract management.
  • Strong influencing skills with senior executives and stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing high-performing teams and talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership to enhance commercial capabilities and performance culture.
  • Lead strategies for commercial, contractual, proposal, and risk management on nuclear projects.
  • Develop and implement innovative commercial strategies and procurement models.
  • Advise on critical commercial risks and governance for strategic decision-making.
  • Negotiate with clients, partners, and stakeholders to support business objectives.
  • Oversee governance frameworks for bids, contracts, and risk reviews.
  • Cultivate future commercial leaders through mentoring and succession planning.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition programs.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.
  • Diverse opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Hybrid working culture to support work-life balance.
  • Generous time-off policies for personal fulfillment.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as Vice President Commercial and lead a critical function within our Nuclear Canada Business Unit during a period of significant growth and transformation. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, strengthen governance, support major nuclear programs, and develop high-performing teams that drive sustainable business success across domestic and international markets.


Your Role

  • Provide executive leadership to the Commercial function, ensuring the organization has the capability, structure, succession plans, and performance culture required to support growth.
  • Lead commercial, contractual, proposal, and risk management strategies across a portfolio of complex nuclear projects throughout their full lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement forward-looking commercial strategies, including contracting models, procurement approaches, risk allocation, and commercial controls.
  • Advise executive leadership on commercial risk, liabilities, margin protection, governance, and strategic decision-making.
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis in complex negotiations and engagements with clients, partners, suppliers, regulators, and other senior stakeholders.
  • Oversee commercial governance frameworks, including bid approvals, contract approvals, risk reviews, and major commitment assurance processes.
  • Develop future commercial leaders through recruitment, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.

About You

  • Ability to provide executive-level leadership in commercial, contractual, risk, and governance functions within complex project environments.
  • Proficiency in commercial strategy, contract management, claims, procurement, risk allocation, and project delivery assurance.
  • Ability to influence senior executives, clients, partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders on critical business decisions.
  • Aptitude for leading high-performing teams, developing talent pipelines, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Ability to translate complex commercial, contractual, and risk matters into clear recommendations that support strategic business objectives.

Rewards & 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.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada


Additional Information


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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

AtkinsRéalis Careers

Joining AtkinsRéalis presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance one's career with a leader in innovation and professional growth. AtkinsRéalis, a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and leadership in the industry, offers a plethora of job opportunities that pave the way for personal and professional development.

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AtkinsRéalis is actively seeking talented individuals for various positions across the company. With a focus on diversity and leadership development, AtkinsRéalis ensures that every team member is equipped with the skills and training necessary to excel. Job seekers can find a range of roles that match their skills and career aspirations.

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Choosing to work at AtkinsRéalis means more than just employment; it's choosing to be part of a culture that values each individual's contribution. The company offers competitive benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of its team members and their families. AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive.

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