Senior Commercial Project Manager

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

Your Tasks

This is your opportunity to join BELECTRIC UK at a pivotal time of growth. As Senior Project Commercial Manager, you'll lead the commercial strategy on high-value renewable energy projects, influence key business decisions, and make a tangible impact on the UK's net-zero journey. If you're ready for a role where your expertise will be valued, challenged and rewarded,

• 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.

Please note this position is hybrid whereby the successful applicant will be expected to work 1-2 days per week offsite, either at our Head Office in Brinkworth near Chippenham or attending meetings with clients/sub-contractors etc.

Your profile

BELECTRIC is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to take full commercial ownership of key, high value projects within our growing utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System EPC portfolio.

• 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).

Who we are

BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. was established in the UK in 2010 and has grown to become one of the leading system integrators as well as EPC and O&M service providers in the United Kingdom. It is part of Belectric GmBH who are one of the world's leading solar energy companies. We are proud members of the Elevion Group and thus have a financially strong parent company at our side.

This development has largely been a result of longevity, quality, and commitment to delivering customised solutions. Utilities, energy companies, developers, investment funds and banks across the country turn to BELECTRIC UK to deliver technical excellence in a consultative and clear manner – from early-stage development right through to operating stage. Our customers can rely on our UK team to deliver turnkey projects to the highest quality. In addition to providing operations and maintenance to all projects that we build, we are onboarding third-party projects to our O&M portfolio. We provide the full range of electrical maintenance and site services in-house to ensure that technical performance is translated into financial returns for our customers.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Full health cover and 4 x life cover
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions
• 25 days holiday (plus public and bank holidays)
• Top tier IT equipment
• Perkbox account – company benefits scheme
• Supportive, family-friendly workplace with enhanced leave and flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

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