Contract & Commercial Manager O&M

Is this your chance to join the team operating one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms?
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.

Summary of Assignment:

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.

Location: 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…