Project Commercial Manager

Base Location : Flexible UK & Ireland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to : - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, London or Dublin. Salary : £58,100-£87,100 / €76,100-€114,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time or Part-Time | Flexible First options available The Role We're looking for a Project Commercial Manager (Development & Construction) to join our Commercial Management team. This is a key role in ensuring our renewable energy projects across GB & Ireland are commercially successful. You will be accountable for developing and implementing commercial strategies, managing key contracts, and ensuring projects deliver strong business cases and value. You will also act as a shareholder representative for joint venture projects where required. You Will Lead Commercial Strategy - Develop and implement tailored commercial strategies for onshore and hydro projects, ensuring robust controls and stakeholder alignment. Business Case & Optimisation - Drive project business cases by coordinating commercial inputs, optimising CAPEX and OPEX, and identifying value improvement opportunities. Contract Management - Negotiate, place, manage, and administer all key contracts, ensuring contractual risks are identified, mitigated, and lessons learned are applied. Financial & Risk Reporting - Oversee commercial and cost reporting, providing strategic advice and analysis to project teams and shareholders throughout the project lifecycle. Insurance & Compliance - Work with internal teams to secure appropriate project insurance, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and support dispute resolution where needed. You Have Significant experience in commercial management of infrastructure or renewable energy projects, including contract negotiation, financial close, and risk management. Experience working in joint venture (JV) environments, representing shareholder interests and managing commercial decision-making across multiple stakeholders. Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes on complex projects and driving commercial value. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, capable of influencing strategy and leading teams in high-pressure environments. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including wind farms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24 / 7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry - including women, ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities and those from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now button on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.