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Delivery Commercial Manager - Onshore Wind

  • Recruiter: Great British Energy Group
  • Job posted: 02/06/26
  • Reference: 3116883955
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
  • Job Title

    Delivery Commercial Manager - Onshore Wind

    Reporting to

    Onshore Development Director

    Number of Roles Available

    1

    About the Role

    Great British Energy is looking for a Delivery Commercial Manager to join our GBE Onshore Wind Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Work with the Development Commercial Manager to develop and then lead the implementation of the commercial strategy for each project (EPC, multi-contracting, alliance models)
    • Working with the Development Commercial Manager and the Procurement Manager, lead commercial input into Final Investment Decision (FID), including:
      • Capex estimates and benchmarking
      • Risk allowances and contingency strategy
      • Contracting strategy recommendations
    • Establish robust cost management and reporting frameworks
    • Ensure alignment with the GBE Project Governance Framework, audit, and public procurement requirements (where applicable)
    • Procurement & Contracting
      • Work with the Procurement Manager on end-to-end procurement processes, including:
        • Pre-qualification (PQQ)
        • Tendering (ITT)
        • Bid evaluation and negotiation
      • Work with the Procurement Manager on the structure and negotiate key contracts:
        • Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA)
        • Balance of Plant (BoP) contracts
        • EPC / EPC-Lite contracts
        • Grid connection and ICP contracts
      • Drive optimal use of NEC4 or FIDIC contracts where appropriate
      • Ensure clear risk allocation and pricing mechanisms across all contracts
    • Cost Management & Control
      • Maintain and manage project budgets (likely £50m to £200m+) through delivery
      • Lead:
        • Cost tracking (committed vs actual vs forecast)
        • Change control and variation management
        • Earned value and cost-to-complete forecasting
        • Challenge contractor costs and identify value engineering opportunities
        • Provide accurate monthly cost reporting to senior stakeholders and Board
    • Risk, Claims & Commercial Assurance
      • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across the project lifecycle
      • Contractor claims
      • Ensure projects remain within approved risk appetite and contingencies
      • Interface with legal advisors on complex claims and dispute resolution
    • Delivery Phase Commercial Leadership
      • Support Contract Managers and Project Managers
      • Ensure compliance with contract terms
      • Payment mechanisms
      • Milestone achievements
      • Ensure commercial readiness for COD and handover to asset management
    • Stakeholder Management
      • Act as the primary commercial interface with:
        • Contractors and suppliers
        • Development and engineering teams
        • Finance and investment committees
        • External partners (JV partners, public sector bodies)
      • Contribute to collaborative working cultures, particularly under alliance or NEC style contracts
    Qualifications and Experience
    • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing complex infrastructure or energy projects
    • Renewable energy projects (onshore wind / solar / BESS)
    • Infrastructure or major capital projects
    • Strong experience in:
      • NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts (essential)
      • Risk allocation in energy infrastructure
      • EPC and multi-contract delivery models
    • 5+ years experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or project controls
    • Background in renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, or major capital projects
    • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Law, or similar
    • Strong commercial judgment and negotiation capability
    • Ability to operate in complex stakeholder environments
    • High-quality board-level communication
    • Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIPS, CIMA, CIArb, CICES)
    Personal Qualities
    • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
    • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
    • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
    • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
    • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
    What We Offer
    • Performance-related bonus scheme
    • 4x salary life assurance
    • Group income protection
    • 38 days annual leave
    • Flexible working arrangements
    • Ongoing professional development and training
    • Supportive, inclusive working environment

    We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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