Commercial Project Manager
Contract Length: 12 months (Maternity cover)
Location: Fully remote (option to work from office in Newcastle upon Tyne)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour outside IR35
We are supporting an established organisation operating in the renewable energy services sector to appoint an experienced Commercial Project Manager on a contract basis.
This role offers the chance to take real commercial ownership of a portfolio of long‑term service contracts, supporting the ongoing operation and performance of onshore renewable assets across the UK. It is a genuinely autonomous, remote‑first role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and meaningful commercial responsibility.
The Opportunity
As Commercial Project Manager, you will act as the commercial partner to Operations, overseeing the financial performance, risk, and contractual position of multiple live service contracts. Projects vary in size and complexity, ranging from smaller single‑site agreements to large, multi‑million‑pound portfolios with major energy providers.
This role would suit a qualified accountant with strong project or commercial finance experience who enjoys working closely with operational teams and managing long‑term contracts rather than short‑term delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial ownership of a portfolio of 15-30 long‑term service contracts
Full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, cost control, and margin management
Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunity
Partnering closely with Operations to support effective contract delivery
Oversight of financial performance across contracts of varying size and value
Stakeholder engagement with internal teams and external customers
Supporting contract management activities, including variations and commercial issuesSkills & Experience Required
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Proven experience in a commercial, project, or finance business‑partnering role
Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, and financial controls
Experience managing multiple projects or contracts simultaneously
Confident communicator, comfortable working with operational and senior stakeholders
Able to work autonomously in a remote environment
Background in renewables, energy, infrastructure, or long‑term service contracts
Experience with asset‑based or operations‑led environments
Exposure to higher‑value, long‑duration commercial contracts
Familiarity with NEC or similar contract frameworks (not essential)Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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