Senior Commercial Manager

EDF Energy; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Renewables is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Dublin to drive commercial strategies and deliver multi-technology renewable energy projects. This role includes managing acquisitions, leading the commercial team, and optimizing revenue opportunities. Join a company committed to tackling climate change with significant growth aspirations. Enjoy competitive benefits and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including electric vehicles and private healthcare

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee discounts to support well-being

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities and experience in commercial management.
• Proven planning and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to evaluate financial aspects and conduct cash-flow modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial activities and strategies for renewable energy projects.
• Evaluate potential land sites for wind, solar, and battery projects.
• Develop and coach the commercial team while promoting a safety-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Prioritization

Communication Skills

Implementation

Job description

About the Role

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our team at EDF Renewables in Ireland.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will drive the commercial mandate for the business, focusing on growth strategies that maximize value and successfully deliver projects within business case parameters. You will lead commercial development strategies for a pipeline of multi-technology renewable energy projects, manage deal acquisitions, transactions, and ensure successful project completions and equity investment approvals. Securing suitable sites and negotiating land agreements with stakeholders will also be key responsibilities.

EDF Renewables Ireland has significant growth aspirations, supported by one of the largest companies of its kind in the UK and France. We are a lean organization that values enthusiasm, energy, dedication, and teamwork. We promote open communication, challenge ideas constructively, and value contributions from all roles, whether operational or support functions. This is a great opportunity to start or develop your career within a supportive and ambitious team.

Pay, benefits, and culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help create a Net Zero future, then you're in the right place! We embrace new ideas and are open to change, which helps us grow. We are committed to helping our people thrive, recognizing and rewarding their efforts.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer flexible benefits and employee discounts to support your well-being. You can allocate your flexible fund to benefits like electric vehicles, private healthcare, additional holidays, and more.

We provide flexibility, freedom, and responsibility to make an impact, whether on-site, in the office, or through hybrid working from home.

We champion diversity across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability, and more, under our Everyone's Welcome inclusion program. We are a disability confident employer and will assist with your application and any necessary adjustments.

What you'll be doing

We need someone to identify and evaluate potential land sites for wind, solar, and battery renewable energy projects. If that’s you, you will also:

Business Knowledge and Experience

• Lead the business’s commercial activities and be part of the leadership team in Ireland, delivering the strategy.
• Provide leadership to ensure projects are developed and delivered to maximize value, meet business case requirements, and manage stakeholder input.
• Secure Final Investment Decisions (FiD) through coordination with external and internal stakeholders.
• Expand relationships within EDF Group and externally to identify growth opportunities, representing the business at industry forums.
• Produce performance reports and board papers to update on pipeline progress and commercial activities.
• Support strategy, budget, and business planning with the Head of Onshore Technologies.
• Ensure strategic and project resource needs are met through close collaboration with senior management.
• Develop and coach the business development & commercial team, fostering an inclusive culture and clear development pathways.
• Lead and promote a safety-focused team culture within EDF Renewables.

Functional / Technical Skills

• Manage business development activities, including acquisitions, disposals, and partnerships.
• Identify innovative routes to market and optimize revenue opportunities.
• Act as Bid Manager, ensuring governance protocols for auction processes are followed.
• Evaluate financial aspects of investments and conduct cash-flow modeling.
• Scan the market for new commercial opportunities and produce techno-commercial appraisals.
• Lead decision-making during project maturation stages, ensuring governance and policy compliance.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• Strong Leadership: Provide clear direction, foster professional development, and create a culture of excellence with a lifecycle approach to activities.
• Planning and Prioritization: Manage workload effectively with clear stakeholder communication.
• Create the right solution: Challenge practices and seek improvements to meet business needs.
• Communication Skills: Articulate complex issues clearly, support with data, and explain solutions effectively.
• Implementation: Proactively deliver high-quality outcomes on activities and projects.

Closing date for applications: 17th June 2025

Location: Hybrid role based in Dublin, with travel to site visits required.

Why EDF Renewables?

We are committed to tackling climate change. Our team of 500 talented people aims to create a net zero future powered by clean, green energy. We are working towards generating 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, with a diverse portfolio including wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen. Join us if you are passionate about making a difference.

What's in it for you?

Join us, and let's do good together.