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Commercial and Account Manager- Renewable Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Location - Glasgow/ Edinburgh (Hybrid)

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Salary - Attractive base salary + Bonus


Commercial and Account Manager- Renewable Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Our Client is a high-profile cross technology renewables developer that Constructs, operates and develops a portfolio of assets (Solar/BESS/On-shore Wind) across the UK & Ireland. They’re currently looking for a Commercial and Account Manager to join in UK Commercial team. Role can be based in either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office and will report to the Head of Projects.

  • Hybrid Working Model (2/3 days in office per week)

  • Attractive Base Salary + Bonus

About the role

Commercial management:

  • Lead the compilation of all major tender packs with support from Project Management team, approving all tender packs before issue

  • Review tender returns and work in conjunction with Legal support and project management to negotiate a final contract position

  • Review, input, and approve final recommendation paper on major procurement contracts

  • Supervise contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines

  • Support project and construction managers by taking the lead in contractual claim assessment and negotiation.

  • Support project and construction managers (PM & CM) with contract administration

  • Implement lessons learned process for continuous contractual improvements

  • Maintain, update, and improve contractual records

Investor management:

  • Be the main point of contact for investors from sale close until all sale obligations have been met (likely 6-12 months after final acceptance)

  • Update them on progress

  • Respond to their questions/requests

  • Anticipate and manage the response to their concerns

  • From sale close to provisional acceptance

  • Ensure the project plan includes all deliverables committed to in sales agreements

  • Highlight the impact of project risks/issues on sales agreements to the project manager

  • Own transaction-related tasks agreed with the project manager e.g. GCA invoicing

  • From provisional acceptance until all sale obligations have been met

  • Project manage, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk / issue resolution

  • Own defects review, dispute / agreement and allocation process

  • Own any transaction-related tasks agreed with project team e.g. coordination of formal PR tests

Requirements

  • Commercially astute with experience dealing with investor and contractor negotiations

  • Experience administering construction contracts such as FIDIC/NEC

  • Strong track record of preparing a case and defending contractual claims

  • Self-organised, and able to organise others

  • Intermediate understanding of renewable energy project construction and / or operation

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Strong research skills and an in-depth understanding of financial analytics and legal agreements

  • Attention to detail, thoroughness and mathematical abilities

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management or similar qualification

Commercial and Account Manager- Renewable Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid)