About The Role
Great British Energy is looking for a Commercial Programme Lead - Deepwater Wind to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. Reporting to the Head of Design based in Aberdeen, this role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate commercial aspects of the Deepwater Wind Programme, shaping how interventions, delivery models and funding approaches are developed and implemented.
* Provide commercial leadership on the development and use of commercial models, assumptions and benchmarks to inform programme trade‑offs and decisions.
* Play a central role in the design and refinement of programme interventions, schemes and competitions, drawing on technical and delivery insight.
* Support the development of business cases, programme updates and materials for senior governance and decision making.
* Lead or coordinate commercial input related to test & demonstration sites, including delivery models, site options and infrastructure considerations.
* Support assessment of site‑related opportunities, constraints and risks, framing clear options and implications for senior stakeholders.
* Work closely with technical specialists to ensure engineering, delivery and consenting realities are reflected in commercial thinking.
* Identify and support management of key commercial, technical and delivery risks across the programme.
* Work collaboratively across GBE and with external stakeholders, delivery partners and industry as appropriate to inform programme development.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Experience leading or contributing to complex programmes or projects with a strong commercial focus.
* Ability to use commercial or financial insight to shape programme design and delivery decisions.
* Experience working in ambiguous or evolving contexts and exercising sound judgement.
* Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to take ownership and drive work forward at pace.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in offshore energy and/or clean energy supply chains.
* Familiarity with public sector investment or business case processes.
* Exposure to infrastructure, site development or test & demonstration projects.
* Experience working with technical or engineering specialists in a programme context.
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
* Competitive base salary.
* Performance‑related bonus scheme.
* Excellent pension 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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