Job Title: Commercial Manager (Onshore Development)
Location: Aberdeen or Edinburgh
Reporting to: Director of Business Development and Investment (pending appointment of the Onshore Managing Director)
Number of Roles Available: 1
Company Overview
Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.
At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.
Our mission is clear:
- Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects.
- Deliverbenefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership.
Joining GBE means:
- Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition.
- Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment.
- Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
About the Role
Great British Energy is looking for a Commercial Manager to join our onshore development department. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the commercial strategy for renewable energy projects from pre-FID through construction
- Working with the Project and Investment teams, support investment cases, FID packs, and project approvals with robust commercial input
- Ensure adherence to internal commercial governance, delegation of authority, and assurance requirements
- Lead Commercial sections of the Project Gate reviews
Qualifications and Experience
- 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, similar
- 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
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