Senior Commercial Advisor, CCUS & Energy Transition

Orion Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor (DevCo) for a 12 month PAYE contract based in Aberdeen. The role focuses on commercialisation of energy transition opportunities, including CCUS projects, and requires leadership in negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.

You will manage day-to-day engagements with stakeholders, support government funding processes, and ensure compliance with governing agreements, while delivering value across the project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in project economics and financial modelling for energy transition assets.
• Knowledge of CCUS policy and revenue/contract frameworks.
• Familiar with energy industry commercial structures and MMA/JOA style agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiator for agreements underpinning Regulated Asset Business carbon transport and storage.
• Support government funding and subsidy processes.
• Set strategy, secure mandate, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers and value chain partners.
• Ensure commercial relationships align with governing agreements and compliance.
• Manage interfaces with external legal counsel and specialist advisors.

Skills

Financial modelling

Scenario modelling

CCUS policy

Energy market structures

Excel modelling

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Degree in engineering, energy, economics

Postgraduate qualifications (CEng,CFA) advantageous

Job description

Orion Group is seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor (DevCo) for a 12 month PAYE contract based in Aberdeen. The role focuses on commercialisation of energy transition opportunities, including CCUS projects, and requires leadership in negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.

You will manage day-to-day engagements with stakeholders, support government funding processes, and ensure compliance with governing agreements, while delivering value across the project portfolio.