Business Unit Commercial Lead - Power & Renewables

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Commercial Lead to drive the commercial performance of our Power & Renewables Business Unit across the UK and Ireland.
This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of all commercial activities, from early-stage opportunity assessment and tendering through to project delivery and final account, ensuring risk is managed, value is maximised, and commercial strategy aligns with business growth objectives.
 
Role Purpose
As Commercial Lead, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across a growing portfolio of power and renewable projects, ensuring strong governance, robust contract management, and high-performing project delivery.
  
You will work closely with the Commercial Director, Business Unit leadership, and cross-functional teams to protect the company’s position, strengthen client relationships, and support continued expansion in the Power & Renewables sector
  
 
Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Business Performance

• Lead and coordinate all commercial activities across the Power & Renewables Business Unit
• Drive revenue, margin, and cashflow performance through effective reporting and cost management
• Establish and implement optimal commercial structures aligned with Business Unit and Group strategy
• Strengthen commercial capability and awareness across the wider team

Tendering, Contracts & Negotiation

• Lead commercial input across tendering, bid strategy, and project selection
• Drive commercial negotiations through bid stage, contract signing, and project delivery
• Interpret contractual obligations, ensuring compliance and protecting the business position
• Evaluate and mitigate commercial, financial, and programme risks 

Project Delivery & Controls

• Support full project lifecycle delivery, from tender through to final account
• Oversee cost control, reporting, and commercial governance across projects
• Audit live projects to ensure accuracy, compliance, and performance improvement
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and QS teams 

Risk & Governance

• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risk across the Business Unit
• Implement mitigation strategies and escalate key issues with clear recommendations
• Ensure adherence to company policies, QA processes, and commercial frameworks
• Maintain accurate records and robust audit trails to support decision-making

Client & Growth Focus

• Support the commercial management of key client relationships and framework agreements
• Contribute to strategic growth of the Power & Renewables portfolio in the UK & Ireland
• Work with leadership to shape long-term commercial and market strategy 

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Business Unit commercial team
• Promote a high-performance culture and continuous improvement
• Support structured training and development programmes

Supply Chain & Process Excellence

• Manage subcontractor and vendor commercial terms, obligations, and payments
• Implement lean process improvements and continuous optimisation
• Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely commercial reporting

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related commercial / engineering discipline
• Proven experience in a senior commercial or QS leadership role within engineering or construction
• Strong background in power, energy, or infrastructure projects (renewables preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in contracts, commercial strategy, and risk management
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Commercially driven with a strong analytical and process-oriented mindset
• Availability to travel to offices and sites regularly in Ireland & the UK.