O&M Commercial Lead - Offshore Wind Contracts

RWE AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking a contract specialist to lead negotiations for O&M service agreements across greenfield and brownfield projects. You will align terms, coordinate due diligence, and partner with site teams to drive value and mitigate risk.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, analytical problem-solving, and excellent stakeholder management. A focus on implementing contracts and maintaining compliance across multiple wind assets is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or significant relevant professional experience demonstrating strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
• At least three to five years of experience in the energy industry.
• Experience in developing or delivering contracts within the energy industry.
• Strong commercial judgement when assessing contract terms and commercial proposals.
• An analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage internal and external specialists at different levels.
• Process development skills and the ability to manage contractual obligations across a portfolio of service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for greenfield and brownfield O&M service contracts, including tender submissions and the alignment of agreement terms.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and modelling teams to determine appropriate premiums for the risks assumed by RWE.
• Coordinate third-party and lender due diligence processes as the O&M contract specialist where required.
• Transfer key operational elements of negotiated service agreements to internal stakeholders and establish effective feedback and escalation processes.
• Manage the financial performance of O&M service contract positions and act as a commercial business partner to site teams.
• Negotiate new scopes of work, portfolio-level offerings, repricing and contractual changes arising from factors such as changes in law.
• Track and manage risks and opportunities associated with RWE’s O&M services for joint venture wind farms.
• Resolve commercial issues, disputes and customer claims in collaboration with General Managers, Finance Managers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Commercial judgement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Process development

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking a contract specialist to lead negotiations for O&M service agreements across greenfield and brownfield projects. You will align terms, coordinate due diligence, and partner with site teams to drive value and mitigate risk.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, analytical problem-solving, and excellent stakeholder management. A focus on implementing contracts and maintaining compliance across multiple wind assets is essential.