Delivery Commercial Manager - Onshore Wind

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.