Construction Contracts Manager

Construction Contracts/Commercial Manager – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

• London (Hybrid Working)
• Up to £90,000 + bonus

OXBO are exclusively supporting a growing developer in the UK renewable energy sector in the search for a Construction Contracts/Commercial Manager to join their delivery team.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a foundational role, building and shaping the commercial function from the ground up, while working across a strong pipeline of grid-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in the commercial delivery of multiple UK projects, including:s everal large-scale BESS developments across Scotland, as well as additional projects across the rest of the UK

Projects range in size up to ~100MW+, working alongside leading EPC contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations across EPC and O&M contracts (primarily FIDIC Yellow Book)
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with EPC contractors and stakeholders
• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Establish and implement commercial processes and frameworks across the business

About You

• Approx. 5+ years’ experience within energy infrastructure (BESS strongly preferred, but wider renewables considered)
• Strong experience with contract negotiation and management (FIDIC knowledge highly advantageous)
• Commercially astute with the ability to operate in a hands-on, evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills