Commercial Manager; Construction/Contracts – Battery Storage & Renewables
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
H9 Talent Solutions
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Construction
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Commercial Manager (Construction / Contracts) – Battery Storage & Renewables
Location: London (4 days in office) + occasional UK site travel
Salary: Up to £100,000 + package
Type: Permanent, full-time | Reporting to:
Head of Construction
My clients team is expanding and looking for a Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects (and wider utility-scale renewables).
The RoleThis is a hands‑on commercial role combining a Quantity Surveying / cost management foundation with strong contract administration and claims management capability. You’ll support projects from tender through delivery and close‑out, ensuring robust commercial governance, tight cost control, and effective risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities- Build and manage project cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts and commercial reporting
- Produce scope documents and commercial appendices for tender packs
- Support tender evaluations, risk assessments, and pre‑contract reviews
- Administer and manage contracts with OEMs / technology suppliers and contractors
- Track milestones and ensure suppliers/contractors deliver in line with contractual obligations
- Conduct site visits to validate progress and review payment applications
- Lead on change control
: variations, early warnings, compensation events, EoT claims, LD logs - Monitor spend vs budget and support final account settlements
- 5–7+ years in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial role within construction / infrastructure
- Strong contracts experience – confident managing and negotiating live project issues
- Working knowledge of NEC / FIDIC / MF1 contract forms (one or more is fine, but must be strong)
- Experience in BESS/battery storage is ideal, but open to utility‑scale renewables (solar, wind, grid/infrastructure)
- Proactive, organised, commercially sharp, confident dealing with stakeholders and contractors
- Degree in QS / Construction Management / Engineering (or similar)
- RICS / CIOB membership
- Understanding of grid connection interfaces
, HV scopes, and construction timelines for BESS - Appreciation of ESG / carbon considerations in infrastructure delivery
- Work on high‑profile energy transition projects with an investor‑backed platform
- Broad scope across pre- and post‑contract commercial management
- London base with sensible site exposure (occasional travel only)
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