Head of Commercial Project Management - PPA

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Head of Commercial Project Management to oversee the contractual journey from Letter of Intent to Signed Contract. This senior position requires a strong commercial insight and proven negotiation skills, along with a commitment to excellence in client relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of contracts and property law.
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and renewable energy contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contractual journey from Letter of Intent to Signed Contract.
• Negotiate legal terms and issues in conjunction with external law firms.
• Build strong working relationships with key client stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management tools

Job description

Job Description

Reports to: Chief Delivery Officer

Place of Work: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) preferably Halstead, Essex

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience and skills) + car allowance

We’re seeking a Head of Commercial Project Management to lead the contractual journey from Letter of Intent to Signed Contract, ensuring deals progress smoothly and efficiently. This senior role requires strong commercial insight, client negotiation experience, and the ability to lead a small, skilled team through complex contractual processes.

What You’ll Do

• Develop tailored commercial offers using input from technical and legal teams
• Building strong working relationships with key client stakeholders to reach consensus on contracts and maintain project momentum/unblock projects
• Articulating and presenting commercial principles to client stakeholders
• Negotiating basic commercial principles with client teams and assisting in closing deals
• Obtaining relevant information and engaging legal firms at the appropriate time to progress contracts
• Reporting on contract progress from signed Letter of Intent to contract close
• Negotiating legal terms and issues in conjunction with external law firms
• Following processes and reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer on targets
• Ensuring Financial Investment Decisions are supported with relevant information for sign-off
• Managing and delegating tasks within a team to meet targets

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of contracts and property law
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Proven problem-solver with a practical, solutions-based mindset
• Commercially aware, able to assess risk and unlock value
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract management tools
• Basic project management capability

:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and renewable energy contracts
• Understanding of solar PV systems and decentralised energy infrastructure
• Engineering or electrical background (a plus, not essential)

Note: Training will be provided for candidates lacking experience, provided they have a good understanding of property law and contract negotiation.

Who will this role interact with?

• Daily interaction with own team and support in team building
• Collaboration with investment teams and various business managers
• Regular contact with external law firms
• Daily engagement with clients and their legal teams

Why Join SNRG?

At SNRG, you’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team that values integrity, initiative, and practical problem-solving. As a growing energy start-up, we offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals, contribute meaningfully from day one, and help shape a positive, purpose-driven culture. If you're motivated by impactful work and want to play a key role in transforming how energy is delivered, we’d love to hear from you.

SNRG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found.