Commercial Advisor
Steer Group
Commercial Advisor
Steer Group
Advises on infrastructure and transport projects
Steer · Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-14
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Amberside Advisors
Amberside Advisors Ltd (‘AAL’) specialise in providing project finance consultancy and advisory services to public and private sector organisations. AAL combines market-leading financial modelling capability with experienced project finance expertise, and our services include commercial and financial advisory, refinancing, due diligence, model development, model audit and training. We have worked on more than 1,500 projects to date across a wide range of sectors and global locations, and our clients are well-known companies with billions of pounds of investments.
Part of the Steer Group since July 2022, we serve a global client base through 22 offices across four continents and take great pride in providing high quality advisory, customer service and insight into our clients’ projects. Our core industry sectors are low carbon, transport, decentralised energy, large scale energy and infrastructure, and we regularly advise on major projects ranging across heat networks, wind, solar and biomass, road and rail, schools and hospitals, as well as public service delivery contracts in sectors such as local authorities, healthcare, education and justice.
AAL are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity across our employees. In addition, staff wellbeing is a key focus for AAL, and annual events are dedicated to reconnecting with colleagues, welcoming new joiners and having fun together as a team. Furthermore, weekly social events provide an easy and enjoyable way to get to know your peers.
As a Commercial Advisor, you will be expected to manage and complete projects to a high standard (with the support of management/directors), often as the client’s primary point of contact. You will be expected to provide expert commercial, market, technical/industry (including policy) knowledge and to begin to specialise and contribute to a practice area, whilst managing project resources (such as financial modelling consultants) collaboratively across teams.
Helping to grow and expand the practice area of Commercial Advisory, with particular knowledge of Renewables as an extension to our market leading decentralised/district energy practice, you will demonstrate strong client management skills, providing commercial advice to energy infrastructure transactions, developments, and projects (including public sector, investors, and corporates), and drive business development activities, including supporting adaption of business strategy in response to client demand, and external trends.
Typical experience that we look for in our candidates includes:
Experience of working in a commercial consulting role or commercial/development role within a corporate or investment company.
Qualifications required:
You must be self-motivated, a team player and adaptable to your working environment. The role requires working to deadlines, prioritising workload and providing a high level of service at all times. In addition, you will be expected to manage complexity and be passionate about decarbonisation and infrastructure investment. In addition, key values and skills of an Amberside employee include:
We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. As an employee-owned company, it means that our team are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and that’s the reason why we are at the forefront of our industry.
Amberside has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.
Amberside is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Compensation
Amberside is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, liveable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.
Amberside reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.
Work Environment
All Amberside employees seeking a full-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in the office or on-site with clients. An employee’s typical work week consists of 37.5 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.)
We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.
Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.
Ready to apply? Just complete our brief online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.
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Advises on infrastructure and transport projects
Steer Group advises governments, infrastructure owners, operators and investors on transport networks, energy assets and the development of places. Its work combines commercial analysis with planning and design, so clients compare options before committing to major projects or investments. Consultants study demand, build financial models and assess proposed transactions, turning evidence into business cases and advice on funding, delivery and long-term asset strategy. The group earns fees for these consulting assignments through its main Steer business and specialist advisory firms. Founded in 1978, Steer is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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