Contract Manager (Solar)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Senior Commercial Analyst in the renewable energy sector. This dynamic role involves managing energy sales, contracts, and client interactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and ESG obligations. You'll work within a supportive team, contributing to sustainability efforts and transforming asset management practices. With a hybrid working model, generous vacation, and healthcare coverage, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the clean energy landscape. If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Healthcare coverage for you and dependents

Annual discretionary bonus

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, preferably solar.
• Degree in economics, social sciences, law, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Management of energy sales and contracts with off-takers.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual client reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with ESG and community relations obligations.

Skills

Time management & prioritization skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Intellectual curiosity

IT literacy

Delivery focus

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Passion for sustainability and clean energy

Education

Degree in economics, social sciences, law, or related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join WiseEnergy’s Commercial & ESG team to refine our renewable energy asset management services and systems. We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Analyst / Assistant Commercial Manager to strengthen our UK team, build efficiencies and transform ways of working. Each day will be different, from managing SPV revenues, contracts, and client interactions to insurance renewals, claims management, regulatory support, and ESG delivery for assets in the UK.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of energy sales (Power Purchase Agreements) with off-takers and UK government incentive schemes (e.g., ROC / FIT).
• Contract management including renewals, tendering, issuing notices, and obligations related to solar farm companies (SPA, Lease, PPA, O&M, EPC) and understanding lender requirements.
• Supporting regulatory audits.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual client reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with ESG and community relations obligations.
• Managing land lease agreements and relationships with landlords.
• Developing and maintaining data on the company’s in-house asset management platform (AMP).
• Asset onboarding.
• Ad hoc domestic travel within the UK, as required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• Time management & prioritization skills — managing workload effectively amid a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English or other European languages, with clarity and engagement in both written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility — being adaptable and open to new responsibilities.
• Intellectual curiosity — a genuine interest in the field and a desire to bring new ideas.
• IT literacy — comfortable with IT systems and intermediate Excel skills.
• Delivery focus — proactive and efficient in producing quality results.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for sustainability and clean energy.
• Alignment with our values: leadership, trust, responsibility, innovation, and bringing your best.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in economics, social sciences, law, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in renewable energy, preferably solar.
• Right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic role within a supportive team, with learning opportunities.
• International presence across over 8 countries.
• Hybrid working model: in-office in London at least twice a week, with remote work the rest of the time.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Healthcare coverage for you and dependents.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply via the provided link or send their CV to [emailprotected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days.

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