Commercial Project Manager

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Commercial Project Manager for a hybrid role working across CCGT sites in the north of the UK.

The Commercial Project Manager comes with a starting salary of up to £85,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.

If you're a Commercial Project Manager who has worked on projects of £500m or more and has experience in power generation or Carbon Capture, upload your CV to apply today.

• Manage mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams, fostering a psychologically safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
• Act as a role model for leadership, empowering international teams and bridging cultural differences.
• Oversee financial project management, including budgeting, cost control, and implementation of optimisation measures.
• Plan and control energy asset projects, coordinating all commercial, contractual, and risk‑related aspects.
• Develop procurement strategies, select appropriate contract types, and collaborate with procurement and legal teams on contract preparation.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
• Lead contract and claim management processes, including financial negotiations and coordination between procurement and contract management teams.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) performance across all projects.
• Implement change control mechanisms to maintain compliance with financial policies and commercial requirements.

• Degree in an environmental or sustainability‑related field.
• Chartered status with a recognised environmental institution (or actively working towards it within 12 months) – highly desirable.
• Significant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability within a complex, operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and embed compliance frameworks and best‑practice standards.
• Experience delivering training, producing clear reporting, and supporting bid or project mobilisation activities.

• Excellent communication skills, persuasive and assertive, with the ability to work effectively in international teams.
• Willingness to travel as required for project needs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives to enhance outcomes.

• Salary of between £70,000 - £85,000.
• Benefits including bonus & car allowance.
• Opportunity to join leading power generation company.
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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