Commercial Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

Mint Selection; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract negotiations and financial oversight on renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in commercial management within energy or construction sectors. This role offers a competitive salary between £90,000 – £120,000 and a hybrid work environment, contributing to significant progress in Net Zero goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Opportunity for impact in Net Zero goals

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of commercial management experience in relevant sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and negotiation.
• Experience on high-value capital projects.
• Excellent commercial acumen for project delivery.
• Confident communicator with influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage key project contracts and ensure compliance.
• Oversee cost tracking and reporting process for capital projects.
• Collaborate with procurement to secure best value from suppliers.
• Act as a key point of contact for project stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Financial oversight

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, Law

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Risk Management

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations across the full project lifecycle — from development through to construction and operations.

• Manage the administration of key project contracts, including EPC, O&M, and grid connection agreements.

• Ensure robust risk management procedures are in place to protect commercial interests.

• Provide contractual and commercial support to internal teams throughout project delivery.

Cost & Financial Oversight

• Own the cost tracking and reporting process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts.

• Manage change control processes and evaluate the commercial impact of variations.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities in collaboration with finance and development teams.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Collaborate closely with procurement and technical teams to evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms, and secure best value.

• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, project milestones, and commercial KPIs.

• Oversee contract execution and close-out processes across multiple workstreams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key commercial point of contact for project stakeholders, joint venture partners, legal advisors, and consultants.

• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and commercial updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of commercial management experience within energy, utilities, construction, or infrastructure sectors.

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC, bespoke EPC), including negotiation and contract administration.

• Experience working on high-value capital projects with complex stakeholder environments.

• Excellent commercial acumen, with proven ability to manage cost, risk, and value throughout project delivery.

• Confident communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, Law, or similar; MRICS or similar professional qualification is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 depending on experience

• Work environment: 4 days per week in a modern central London office, 1 day remote

• Projects: A varied portfolio of renewable energy and battery storage projects across the UK

• Impact: Join a business delivering real progress on Net Zero goals with a long-term investment pipeline

• Culture: Entrepreneurial, agile environment with direct access to leadership and genuine opportunity to shape processes and systems as the business scales

If you’re a commercially minded professional looking to step into a strategic role at the heart of the UK’s energy transformation, we’d love to hear from you.