Senior Commercial Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy recruiter is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager based in the UK. You will oversee commercial and financial performance of solar and wind portfolios. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years' experience in asset management and strong management skills. The role offers a salary of £52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Medical cash plan

Extensive learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in renewable energy asset management or real estate asset management.
• Proven expertise in financial, commercial, and contract management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate management of assigned solar and wind project portfolios.
• Monitor income and expenditure for renewable energy operating companies.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial and performance reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Commercial or financial qualification (degree or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, recognised as a market leader in solar operations and asset management, to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager based in the UK, working on a hybrid basis with occasional travel across Europe.

The Senior Commercial manager role is responsible for overseeing the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of large-scale solar and wind portfolios across the UK and comes with a salary of £52,000 plus benefits package.

If you’re a Commercial Asset Manager looking to step into a senior position then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Head of Asset Management you will: Lead and coordinate management of assigned solar and wind project portfolios.
• Monitor income and expenditure for renewable energy operating companies.
• Develop and maintain liquidity planning, budgets, and cost control measures.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial and performance reports for investors, owners, and banks.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, and service contracts for active projects.
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
• Manage insurance and warranty claims on behalf of project companies.
• Liaise and collaborate with investors, banks, auditors, technical teams, and public authorities.
• Organise and manage shareholder meetings, from preparation through to follow-up.
• Coordinate internal reporting with client plant managers.
• Approach complex, multidisciplinary challenges with structured problem-solving and effective stakeholder management.

Professional qualifications

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• Commercial or financial qualification (degree or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in renewable energy asset management (solar and/or wind) or real estate asset management.
• Proven expertise in financial, commercial, and contract management.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and resilient work approach.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (native-level or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

Salary and benefits

• Starting Salary of £52,000 with progression opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Flexible working policy
• Medical cash plan
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.