Commercial Manager O&M

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Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm

Inch Cape is a 1080MW offshore wind farm situated 15km from the Angus coast in the North Sea. The power it generates will be transmitted 85 kilometres to a new substation at Cockenzie, in East Lothian from where it will enter the national transmission system. Inch Cape is a more than £3 billion infrastructure project that will make a significant contribution to the UK’s carbon emissions reduction targets.

Once complete its 72 turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in Scotland.

The Contract & Commercial Manager (O&M) is responsible for the end-to-end commercial and contractual management of all Operations and Maintenance related contracts for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.

Joining during the construction phase, the role plays a critical part in shaping the O&M commercial framework as the overarching O&M strategy is translated into executable plans, contract structures and cost models. The Contract & Commercial Manager will develop the commercial strategy of the O&M function, establish best-practice contract management processes, provide continuity through the critical transition into operations and deliver long-term value creation across the asset lifecycle.

The role leads the tendering, negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of O&M contracts, while also establishing commercial controls, budget governance, cost optimisation strategies, and financial performance management processes for the operational phase. The role offers long-term involvement in asset operations and performance optimisation over the life of the wind farm.

Mainly WFH with some travels to the Montrose office when required

• Support the O&M Manager in developing and implementing the O&M commercial and contracting strategy in line with the overall asset management approach
• Translate high-level O&M strategy into practical contract packaging, commercial models, and procurement routes
• Develop cost models and commercial frameworks to support long-term O&M budgeting and financial forecasting
• Provide commercial input to scope development to ensure clear risk allocation, bankability, and operational practicality

• Lead the full tendering process for O&M-related contracts, including:
  • Preparation of tender documentation and commercial schedules
  • Management of bidder engagement and clarifications
  • Commercial evaluation, benchmarking, and negotiation
• Structure contracts to balance cost efficiency, risk mitigation, performance incentives, and operational flexibility
• Lead internal approval processes and governance through to contract execution

• Establish commercial management processes prior to operations, including:
  • Budget control frameworks
  • Cost tracking and reporting systems
  • Contract performance monitoring mechanisms
• Manage O&M-related expenditures during late construction and commissioning
• Ensure contractual alignment between construction obligations, OEM warranties, and future O&M arrangements
• Support financial readiness for operations, including service cost baselining and lifecycle cost validation

• Act as the commercial lead for all O&M contracts during operations, including:
  • Performance management and KPI monitoring
  • Change management and variation control
  • Claims, disputes, and resolution management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, contract optimisation, and re-tendering strategies where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and governance requirements throughout the O&M lifecycle
• Evaluate businesses cases, commercial opportunities, ownership of budgets etc
• Preparation of board papers , support Board and Leadership meetings

• Support preparation and management of annual O&M budgets
• Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) against approved budgets and forecasts
• Analyse cost trends and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Support long-term financial modelling for asset performance and lifecycle cost management
• Ensure compliance with internal financial governance, audit requirements, and reporting standards

• Work closely with the O&M and Construction teams to manage interfaces between contracts, systems, and organisations
• Interface with technical, operational, finance, legal, and asset management teams to ensure joined-up delivery
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and service providers in a collaborative but commercially robust manner

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen within large, complex infrastructure or energy projects
• Understanding of contract forms and commercial mechanisms relevant to long-term O&M services
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing…