Commercial Lead

Holtmon Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holtmon Jones in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to oversee the commercial administration of a major EPC contract on an international energy infrastructure project. The role requires strong EPC contract administration, precise governance and proactive risk management to support delivery through construction and commissioning.

You will manage contractual interfaces with the EPC contractor, coordinate with project management and engineering teams, and provide commercial guidance

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in major infrastructure/energy projects.
• Strong EPC contract administration experience essential.
• FIDIC contract knowledge, ideally Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey).
• Experience managing commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• UK working rights are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial administration of a major EPC contract for the client.
• Manage contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with terms and project requirements.
• Oversee correspondence, notices, variations, claims and change management.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance and manage contractual and commercial risks.
• Provide commercial guidance on contractual matters to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering and other stakeholders to align commercial needs with delivery.
• Manage interfaces and support resolution of commercial issues.
• Ensure governance, reporting and contract administration processes are maintained throughout the project.

Skills

EPC contract administration

FIDIC contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Project governance

Job description

Energy Infrastructure | EPC Contracts | London / Hybrid

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lead to join a major international energy infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the commercial administration of a significant EPC contract.

The project involves the development of a major electricity interconnector, connecting energy networks across Europe. Having progressed from the design and development phase into construction, the project is now entering a critical stage of delivery.

This is a key commercial appointment, requiring an individual with strong EPC contract administration experience and a thorough understanding of FIDIC contract conditions. You will take a leading role in managing the contractual and commercial relationship with the EPC contractor, ensuring effective contract administration, commercial compliance and the management of contractual obligations throughout project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the day-to-day commercial administration of a major EPC contract on behalf of the client.
• Manage contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, conditions and project requirements.
• Oversee contractual correspondence, notices, variations, claims and change management.
• Monitor the commercial performance of the EPC contractor, identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks.
• Provide commercial guidance and advice on contractual matters, supporting effective decision-making and issue resolution.
• Work closely with project management, engineering and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between commercial requirements and project delivery.
• Manage contractual interfaces and support the resolution of commercial issues as they arise.
• Ensure appropriate commercial governance, reporting and contract administration processes are maintained throughout the project.

Experience and skills required:

• Significant experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager position within major infrastructure, energy or power projects.
• Strong experience administering EPC contracts is essential.
• FIDIC contract experience is essential, ideally including the Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey Projects).
• Experience managing the commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, claims, notices and commercial risk management.
• Confident managing relationships with EPC contractors and engaging with senior project stakeholders.
• Consultancy background preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• UK working rights essential.

Location & Package

• Location: London, hybrid working.
• Travel: Occasional visits to project sites in UK and Europe

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a lead role on a high-profile international energy infrastructure project, with significant responsibility for EPC contract administration and commercial delivery.