Commercial Manager

Astute People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee negotiations and financial management for a new Waste to Energy facility. This role involves leading contract negotiations, developing financial models, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and provide insights into market trends while identifying risks and opportunities within the energy sector. This position offers a competitive day rate and the flexibility of home-based work with occasional travel. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in commercial management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial management within the energy or utilities sector.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for commercial contracts and manage financial models for energy projects.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Modeling

Market Analysis

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Finance

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Law

Job description

Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Client within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Commercial Manager on an initial 6 months basis for their new build Waste to Energy facility in the Teesside area.

The Commercial Manager comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 650.00.

Key skills and responsibilities:

• Lead and manage negotiations for commercial contracts with clients, suppliers, and partners, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Develop and oversee financial models, budgets, and forecasts for energy projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and profitability targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, government bodies, regulatory authorities, and third-party contractors.
• Monitor and assess market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and growth opportunities in the energy market.
• Provide commercial input into the planning, execution, and delivery of the energy from waste project, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks related to this project, contracts, and market conditions, ensuring risk strategies are in place.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., environmental regulations, safety standards, etc.) in all commercial activities.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on commercial performance, financial status, and key business metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring all obligations are met and delivering value to the organization.
• Work closely with technical, legal, and operations teams to support successful project execution, ensuring commercial and technical alignment.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize procurement strategies, and drive efficiencies across energy project budgets and contracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in commercial management within the energy or utilities sector.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a degree in Construction Law (Essential).

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Commercial Manager position:

• Home based with occasional travel to and from their site in Teesside.
• 500.00 to 600.00 per day (outside IR35).
• November 2024.

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.