O&M Commercial Manager

RWE; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking a senior commercial professional to lead negotiations for O&M service contracts with joint venture wind farms. You will manage proposals, terms, and commercial strategies while safeguarding RWE’s position across a portfolio of agreements.

In this role you’ll collaborate with operations, finance and modelling teams, coordinate due diligence, monitor financial performance and act as a trusted partner to site teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or significant 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

Contract management

Negotiation

Commercial judgement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification or significant professional experience

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. To start as soon as possible, full time, Secondment

In this role, you’ll be RWE’s primary commercial representative for O&M services provided to joint venture wind farms. You’ll lead negotiations, proposals and strategic discussions with shareholders while protecting RWE’s commercial position across a portfolio of service agreements.

About the role

• 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.

Job requirements and experience

• 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.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Commercial experience in areas such as revenue management, project management, financial management or operational delivery within the energy industry.


• Experience in negotiations and contract management within offshore wind operations.


• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long‑term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.