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Posting ID
1234
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

 

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Onshore Development)

Location: Aberdeen or Edinburgh 

Reporting to: Tim Cullen 

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.
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership.

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

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

Essential:

  • Significant experience (typically 5+ years) 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

Desirable:

  • Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIPS, CIMA, CIArb, CICES)
  • Postgraduate qualification in construction law, project management, or commercial management

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

How to Apply

For further information please contact:

Pearse O’Brien – Principal Souring Specialist  – pearse.obrien@weareams.com

 

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