Commercial Manager - Clean Energy Project Developer

Commercial Manager – Clean Energy Project Developer

The Company:

Our client is an industry-leading renewable energy developer delivering large-scale, multi-technology infrastructure projects that support the global transition to clean energy. Operating across a diverse portfolio of projects, they offer a collaborative and high-performance environment with strong emphasis on innovation, long-term partnerships, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contract administration and cost management across a portfolio of clean energy projects.
• Manage and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, driving performance and ensuring best practice delivery.
• Establish and implement commercial procedures, upskilling project teams to ensure effective contract management.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project cost plans throughout the full lifecycle.
• Undertake monthly cost assessments aligned with contractor progress, programme, and KPI performance metrics, including pain/gain share mechanisms.
• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of contract documentation, ensuring compliance with legal, insurance, bonding, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage internal cost tracking, reporting systems, and contract compliance processes.
• Lead the change control process, managing all associated documentation and commercial impacts.
• Maintain and manage project risk and opportunity registers, including detailed cost impact assessments and identification of value optimisation opportunities.
• Support procurement activities across scope development, tender evaluation, contract formation, execution, and final account settlement.
• Drive commercial negotiations and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with supply chain partners.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role within major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Background with Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractors, ideally delivering into IPPs, corporates, or investment funds.
• Experience managing large contract packages (£50m–£300m+).
• Strong knowledge of the energy and power sector, with broader infrastructure experience considered valuable.
• Experience managing multiple high-value projects simultaneously across full project lifecycles.
• Strong expertise in NEC contracts, including formation, administration, and close-out.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, scope development, and commercial delivery from execution through to final accounts.
• Effective leadership skills with experience building, managing, and developing commercial teams.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a proactive, “can-do” mindset.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on risk management and value optimisation.
• UK project experience essential; international experience advantageous.
• Established credibility and reputation within the construction or energy sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with attractive performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to lead high-value (£50m–£400m) clean energy infrastructure projects
• Senior leadership exposure and influence across a growing project portfolio
• Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment
• Career progression within a rapidly expanding renewable energy organisation

How to apply:

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Equal Opportunities Statement:

Our client is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, supporting the development of diverse teams driving the global energy transition.