Commercial Director - Transmission
Avangrid
Leading U.S. energy holding firm operating utilities and renewable power assets across 24 states.
Lead commercial strategy and contracts for a £4bn transmission portfolio
11 days ago ago
£100,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Blantyre
Hybrid
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
Description
team leadership
stakeholder management
supply chain
contract management
commercial strategy
risk management
- Building and leading a high-performing team of commercial managers and quantity surveyors.
- Representing SPEN at senior levels across ScottishPower, Iberdrola, and with external stakeholders to executive level. Including our key strategic Agreement framework
- Collaborating across project, supply chain, and procurement teams to deliver results at pace.
- Leading high-value contracts through their full lifecycle, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Designing and implementing commercial strategies that drive value, innovation, and market competition.
- Managing commercial risk and providing expert guidance on contract execution and dispute resolution.
- Championing diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across the organisation.
Requirements
risk management
dispute resolution
team leadership
stakeholder engagement
nec4
mrics
- Expertise in commercial risk management and dispute resolution.
- A proven track record in leading commercial teams through growth and transformation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong experience in contract negotiation and management, particularly with NEC4 models (Options A, B, C & E).
- A relevant degree and professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent).
Benefits
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- 36 days annual leave
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
- company will support immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
Culture + Values
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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