Senior Associate / Commercial Lead

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Associate / Commercial Lead to oversee commercial management of a major EPC contract for a high-profile energy infrastructure project in London. Hybrid working with occasional travel and UK site visits.

The role requires strong FIDIC/Silver Book knowledge, senior commercial leadership, and excellence in stakeholder management. The candidate will lead a team and advise on risk, change, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience administering and managing FIDIC contracts.
• Strong EPC contract experience on major capital projects.
• Proven commercial management experience at Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead, Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions and provide commercially sound advice.
• Experience managing commercial risks, contractual entitlements, claims and change.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop other commercial professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management and administration of a major EPC contract.
• Provide interpretation and application of FIDIC conditions, notably the Silver Book.
• Oversee commercial performance, risk exposure, change management and governance.
• Manage contractual notices, variations, claims and entitlements.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the client and opportunities.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team and stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with client, contractors and project teams.
• Support resolution of contractual and commercial issues collaboratively.
• Ensure robust reporting and contract administration procedures.
• Represent the consultancy in senior client meetings and discussions.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

EPC contracts

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract interpretation

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

MRICS chartership

Job description

Senior Associate / Commercial Lead - Energy Infrastructure

Location: London / Hybrid Working, with UK site visits and occasional international travel

Salary: £95,000-£110,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent preferred | Freelance considered up to £750 per day (outside IR35)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead or Senior Associate to join a leading international construction consultancy, supporting the delivery of one of Europe's most significant energy infrastructure projects.

Our client is seeking a commercially astute and technically accomplished professional to lead the commercial management and contract administration of a major EPC contract on a high-profile electricity interconnector project.

This is a senior, client-facing position requiring exceptional FIDIC contract knowledge, ideally including the Silver Book, alongside strong commercial leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

The successful candidate will join an established and growing Energy and Utilities team, with opportunities to work across a wider portfolio of major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management and administration of a major EPC contract, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed throughout delivery.
• Provide expert interpretation and application of FIDIC conditions of contract, particularly the Silver Book where applicable.
• Oversee commercial performance, contractual compliance, risk exposure and change management.
• Manage contractual notices, variations, claims, entitlements and commercial negotiations.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the client, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.
• Lead and support an established commercial team, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the client, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of contractual and commercial issues through a collaborative and commercially pragmatic approach.
• Ensure robust commercial reporting, governance and contract administration procedures.
• Represent the consultancy professionally in senior-level client meetings and commercial discussions.

About You

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure contracts.

Essential experience

• Significant hands-on experience administering and managing FIDIC contracts.
• Strong EPC contract experience on major capital projects.
• Proven commercial management experience, ideally at Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead, Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions and provide commercially sound advice.
• Experience managing commercial risks, contractual entitlements, claims and change.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop other commercial professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors.

Desirable experience

• Direct experience with FIDIC Silver Book contracts.
• Energy, power transmission, interconnectors, utilities or other major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working for an engineering contractor, EPC contractor or construction consultancy.
• Professional chartership, such as MRICS or equivalent.

Working Arrangements

The role offers flexible hybrid working, including:

• One day per week at the client's London office, normally Thursday.
• Site visits in Kent, ideally approximately once every fortnight.
• Occasional travel to Europe, typically every other month.
• Flexibility to work from home or the consultancy's offices for the remainder of the week.

If you have strong FIDIC and EPC experience and are looking for a senior commercial leadership opportunity within the energy infrastructure sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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