Commercial Associate - Energy

Freshminds Interim; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the energy and industrial decarbonization sector is seeking a Commercial Associate to lead the commercial workstream of a clean fuels project. Responsibilities include driving market strategy, engaging stakeholders, and analysing carbon credit opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in commercial strategy from top-tier consultancy and expertise in energy markets. A day rate of £600 - £900 is offered for this role based in London, with a start date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in commercial strategy or PMO roles from top-tier consultancy.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and carbon credit mechanisms.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy for market entry and positioning.
• Engage with off-takers and stakeholders to secure partnerships.
• Analyse carbon credit opportunities and develop proposals for European markets.
• Oversee PMO activities for the commercial workstream.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

Energy markets knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

A client in the energy and industrial decarbonization sector is seeking a Commercial Associate to join the team. You will lead the commercial workstream of a major clean fuels project, focusing on market positioning, stakeholder engagement, and carbon credit opportunities. The role involves collaborating closely with technical teams to align commercial and technical objectives and reporting to senior project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy for market entry and positioning
• Engage with off-takers and stakeholders to secure partnerships
• Analyse carbon credit opportunities and develop proposals for European markets
• Oversee PMO activities for the commercial workstream
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment of objectives
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholdersn

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in commercial strategy or PMO roles from top-tier consultancy
• Strong understanding of energy markets and carbon credit mechanisms
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams effectively

Details

• Start date: January 5 2026
• Duration: 6 weeks with potential to extend
• Day rate: £600 - £900, depending on experience
• Location: London