Senior Commercial Manager – Renewable EPC Projects

BELECTRIC UK | Member of Elevion Group; Full Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Full health cover and 4 x life cover

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday (plus public and bank)

Job summary

BELECTRIC UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to own the commercial strategy on high-value renewable energy EPC projects, including solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, in the UK. You will influence key decisions, manage budgets, and lead subcontractor negotiations while ensuring profitability and contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role is hybrid, requiring 1–2 days per week offsite at the Head Office or client meetings, with strong emphasis on cost control,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial management or quantity surveying experience delivering utility-scale solar, BESS, renewable energy, or large civil/electrical infrastructure EPC projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Pre- & Post-Contract Expertise: Proven track record in cost estimating, tender pricing support, contract administration, variations, and formal dispute/claim resolution under FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or bespoke turnkey EPC agreements.
• Technical Understanding: Solid working knowledge of the commercial structure of solar PV developments, civil groundworks, high-voltage infrastructure, and containerized BESS installations.
• Professional chartership (MRICS, ICES, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support project pricing and planning - estimate project costs, develop budgets, and identify potential financial risks to ensure projects are priced accurately and remain profitable
• Manage the financial performance of projects - Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow throughout delivery, helping to ensure projects stay on budget and achieve expected financial targets.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier commercial activities - Support contract negotiations, manage subcontract agreements, and review any changes to work scopes, costs, or payments during the project lifecycle.
• Act as the commercial lead with clients - main point of contact for financial and contractual matters, ensuring contractual obligations are met and any changes or issues are managed effectively.
• Identify and manage project risks and contractual issues - maintain accurate records, assess potential commercial risks, resolve disputes or claims, and implement processes that help protect the project's financial and contractual position.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Tender pricing

Cost estimating

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering related field

Job description

BELECTRIC UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to own the commercial strategy on high-value renewable energy EPC projects, including solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems, in the UK. You will influence key decisions, manage budgets, and lead subcontractor negotiations while ensuring profitability and contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role is hybrid, requiring 1–2 days per week offsite at the Head Office or client meetings, with strong emphasis on cost control,