Leading developer and operator of wind, hydro, solar and battery storage projects across UK, Ireland and beyond.
Lead commercial strategy, contracts & risk for renewable energy projects.
1 months ago ago
£58,100 - £87,100
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Wind Energy
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Construction
Operations & Maintenance
Asset Management
Sector Specialisms
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Hydro Power
Solar
Battery Storage
Renewable Energy
Energy Generation
Energy Infrastructure
Role
Description
insurance
compliance
contract management
commercial strategy
business case
financial reporting
Insurance & Compliance – Work with internal teams to secure appropriate project insurance, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and support dispute resolution where needed.
Contract Management – Negotiate, place, manage, and administer all key contracts, ensuring contractual risks are identified, mitigated, and lessons learned are applied.
Lead Commercial Strategy – Develop and implement tailored commercial strategies for onshore and hydro projects, ensuring robust controls and stakeholder alignment.
Business Case & Optimisation – Drive project business cases by coordinating commercial inputs, optimising CAPEX and OPEX, and identifying value improvement opportunities.
Financial & Risk Reporting – Oversee commercial and cost reporting, providing strategic advice and analysis to project teams and shareholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
commercial management
stakeholder management
leadership
risk management
analytical
renewable energy
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, capable of influencing strategy and leading teams in high-pressure environments.
Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes on complex projects and driving commercial value.
Significant experience in commercial management of infrastructure or renewable energy projects, including contract negotiation, financial close, and risk management.
Experience working in joint venture (JV) environments, representing shareholder interests and managing commercial decision-making across multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
4 GW operational
Operational Capacity
Operational capacity of onshore wind, offshore wind, and hydro projects.
3.6 GW Offshore
Wind Farm Capacity
Currently building the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
80 Years Hydro
Hydroelectric Heritage
Draws on 80 years of hydroelectric heritage and 15 years of global project delivery.
£2 bn Contribution
Economic Impact
Annual reports highlight £2 bn in economic contribution and funding for community and biodiversity initiatives.
Founded in 2010 from the rebranding of Airtricity, it became SSE plc’s core renewables arm based in Perth, Scotland.
Also delivering solar and battery storage, including pioneering park developments in the UK.
The world’s deepest fixed-bottom wind project with 1.1 GW operational capacity.
Secured a project pipeline exceeding 15 GW with ambitious targets to reach 9 GW capacity by 2027.
Culture + Values
We are ambitious and innovative.
We take personal responsibility for our actions.
We work together to deliver what we promise.
We always act with integrity and respect.
We care for the environment and the communities in which we operate.
Environment + Sustainability
1.2GW
Renewable Generation
connected to the grid in 2021
£12.5billion
Investment in Renewables
committed to renewable energy infrastructure between 2020 and 2026
20TWh
Annual Renewable Electricity
planned to generate by 2030
3,000MW
Renewable Capacity
currently responsible for across the UK and Ireland
committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
aim to significantly increase renewable energy capacity to help the UK and Ireland reach net-zero targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% female representation
Gender Balance in Senior Management
The company is committed to achieving gender balance by actively working towards increasing female representation in senior roles.
25% increase by 2025
Women in Technical Roles
Aim to significantly boost the number of women in technical positions over the next few years.
50% female leadership by 2030
Leadership Representation
Targeting a balanced gender representation in leadership roles within the next decade.