Job Title: Commercial Project Manager
Location: The Midlands
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive
H9 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a Commercial Project Manager to support the execution of Energy Asset Projects. You will be responsible for all commercial elements of assigned projects, using your experience to drive successful contract delivery. This is a critical role on every project and is particularly important for high-profile and high-value energy infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Managing cross-functional and international teams, contributing to employee development, diversity, and safety awareness, while fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive working environment
Acting as a leadership role model, empowering teams and bridging cultural differences
Leading financial project management activities, including cost optimisation measures to improve project performance
Planning and controlling energy asset projects, coordinating all commercial and risk-related aspects
Developing procurement strategies, identifying appropriate forms of contract, and working closely with procurement and legal teams to prepare contracts and bespoke clauses
Managing internal and external stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle
Leading contract and claims management activities, including financial negotiations and alignment between procurement functions and contract managers
Demonstrating excellent HSSE performance and contributing to high HSSE standards
Ensuring compliance with internal commercial policies and legal requirements
Managing change control mechanisms to ensure all expenditure remains compliant with financial governance policies
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in a commercial, legal, or technical discipline and/or an MBA or equivalent project experience
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, IPMA) preferred
Minimum of 5–10 years’ commercial experience on complex technical works and construction projects
Demonstrable experience working across multiple contract types and forms
Skills & Attributes
Strong and confident communicator with a persuasive and assertive approach
Willingness to travel and work within international teams
Strong awareness of diversity management and inclusive decision-making
Proficient in MS Office and SAP financial systems
Fluent in English