Investment & Commercial Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Investment & Commercial Manager to protect and grow renewable energy investments. This role involves maximizing value, providing financial insights, and leading contract negotiations within a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have strong commercial and financial skills with experience in Renewables or Energy sectors. Flexible work patterns and various benefits are offered, supporting a positive work environment.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in complex projects within the Renewables, Energy, or Power Generation environment.
• Understanding of commercial terms and their value protection.
• Ability to interpret and improve financial models.

Responsibilities

• Maximise value across renewable energy investments.
• Provide clear commercial and financial insight.
• Lead commercial input into contracts and negotiations.
• Use financial models to support decisions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong commercial and financial skills

Experience with contracts and negotiations

Confidence with financial models

Ability to influence and collaborate

Curious, improvement-focused mindset

Job description

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Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, London, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £50,100-£75,100/ €65,300-€97,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time or Part-Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We're looking for an Investment & Commercial Manager to help protect and grow the value of major renewable energy investments, with a focus on offshore wind. You'll work across projects at different stages of development and operation, using commercial insight, financial analysis and collaboration to support better decision‑making and long‑term value creation.

This is an opportunity to shape how large‑scale renewable assets deliver value‑while supporting the transition to a net zero energy system.

You will

• Maximise value across renewable energy investments, identifying opportunities to improve revenues, reduce costs and manage risk.
• Provide clear commercial and financial insight to support investment decisions across complex projects and portfolios.
• Lead commercial input into contracts and negotiations, working closely with delivery and procurement teams to achieve balanced outcomes.
• Use and challenge financial models to test assumptions and support robust, evidence‑based decisions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, helping to align strategy, manage uncertainty and unlock portfolio‑wide benefits.

You have

• Strong commercial and financial skills, with experience applying them to complex projects or investments, ideally within a Renewables, Energy or Power Generation environment.
• Experience working with contracts and negotiations, and an understanding of how commercial terms create or protect value.
• Confidence with financial models, including the ability to interpret, question and improve them.
• The ability to influence and collaborate, building constructive relationships across different teams and viewpoints.
• A curious, improvement‑focused mindset, with experience delivering value or optimisation initiatives in changing environments.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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