Strategic Lead, Commercial - Low-Carbon Schemes

Low Carbon Contracts Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days annual leave

Up to 8% pension contribution

Volunteer days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Low Carbon Contracts Company in Leeds seeks a Lead Commercial Manager to lead a high-performing commercial team responsible for developing and managing low-carbon energy contracts across CfD, Hydrogen, CCUS and future schemes. The role combines leadership, advisory and account management across the full lifecycle, with a focus on delivering value for consumers.

You will provide senior commercial advice, oversee governance and risk, and build strong relationships with government departments and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial advisory, contract development or contract management within energy, infrastructure or the public sector.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experience managing complex commercial contracts and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, negotiation, dispute resolution and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting contractual, legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across contract development and/or contract management workstreams.
• Ensure contracts and schemes are developed, implemented and managed in line with commercial, governance and policy requirements.
• Provide expert advice on commercial structures, risk allocation, contractual mechanisms and scheme implementation.
• Maintain continuity between contract development and operational delivery, ensuring schemes are practical, deliverable and operationally sustainable.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract development

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

Low Carbon Contracts Company in Leeds seeks a Lead Commercial Manager to lead a high-performing commercial team responsible for developing and managing low-carbon energy contracts across CfD, Hydrogen, CCUS and future schemes. The role combines leadership, advisory and account management across the full lifecycle, with a focus on delivering value for consumers.

You will provide senior commercial advice, oversee governance and risk, and build strong relationships with government departments and