Commercial Project Manager

Astute People; Arnold; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company is seeking a Commercial Project Manager for a hybrid role across CCGT sites in the north of the UK. The position offers a salary up to £85,000 plus car allowance and benefits. Candidates should have experience managing projects over £500 million and knowledge in power generation or Carbon Capture. The successful applicant will manage project delivery, oversee financial aspects, and ensure compliance with environmental standards, fostering diverse teams.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Opportunity to join leading power generation company

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Ability to design and implement compliance frameworks.
• Experience in delivering training and supporting bid mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee financial project management including budgeting and cost control.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Persuasiveness and assertiveness

Ability to work effectively in international teams

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Degree in environmental or sustainability-related field

Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or working towards it)

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Commercial Project Manager for a hybrid role working across CCGT sites in the north of the UK.

The Commercial Project Manager comes with a starting salary of up to £85,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.

If you're a Commercial Project Manager who has worked on projects of £500m or more and has experience in power generation or Carbon Capture, upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams, fostering a psychologically safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
• Act as a role model for leadership, empowering international teams and bridging cultural differences.
• Oversee financial project management, including budgeting, cost control, and implementation of optimisation measures.
• Plan and control energy asset projects, coordinating all commercial, contractual, and risk‑related aspects.
• Develop procurement strategies, select appropriate contract types, and collaborate with procurement and legal teams on contract preparation.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Lead contract and claim management processes, including financial negotiations and coordination between procurement and contract management teams.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance across all projects.
• Implement change control mechanisms to maintain compliance with financial policies and commercial requirements.

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental or sustainability‑related field.
• Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or actively working towards it within 12 months) – highly desirable.
• Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability within a complex, operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and embed compliance frameworks and best‑practice standards.
• Experience delivering training, producing clear reporting, and supporting bid or project mobilisation activities.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills, persuasive and assertive, with the ability to work effectively in international teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for project needs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives to enhance outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of between £70,000 - £85,000.
• Benefits including bonus & car allowance.
• Opportunity to join leading power generation company.
• INDPOW

Employment Agency & EEO Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment agency 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.

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