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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