Commercial Contract Manager

Commercial Contract Manager at RES

We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We’re guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero‑carbon energy.

Because we’re tackling some of the world’s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. We are dedicated to personal professional growth at every career stage. The position offers rewarding work that makes a real impact, learning from inspiring colleagues, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

This position will support the Northern Europe Asset Management business within commercial asset management. Responsibilities include protecting client and investor interests by maximizing projects' net asset value, enforcing contractual rights, optimizing value from the supply chain, tendering and procuring new agreements, identifying opportunities, and enhancing operations to increase value.

Coverage includes Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage. Duties include owner interaction, contract management, supporting complex insurance claims, using and creating analysis tools, forecasting performance, and managing continuous improvement. Travel within Northern Europe may be required a few times a year.

• Support the Northern Europe asset management business to increase the net asset value of renewable energy assets, which may include Wind, Solar and Energy Storage
• Provide high quality management of ongoing contracts with existing suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors
• Manage a portfolio of renewable energy project contracts through the contract lifecycle
• Lead tenders for new services and renewals, include contract negotiations on a variety of operational contracts, review and draft terms, and liaise with clients and their legal teams
• Review performance of contracts, including supplier performance calculations and calculations of bonus or liquidated damages
• Work alongside stakeholders to resolve commercial issues, including KPIs, attending supplier meetings to discuss performance
• Manage aspects of the commercial framework of the project, including leading insurance claims, warranty claims, and material disputes
• Responsible for management of a client’s portfolio of contracts, attend client meetings regularly, report on status, and provide contract and commercial advice as required
• Review contractual terms to support and advise asset managers on specific queries, including upgrades, performance, insurance claims, PPA obligations, AMA scope and other ad hoc topics
• Review physical defects and performance against contract warranties, draft and send notices of defect and non‑conformance and follow through to completion
• Support the integration and adoption of new projects to ensure they are “Operations Ready”; act as Adoption Lead if required
• Capture lessons learned and participate in and support Asset Management Department “Continuous Improvement” activity
• Attend internal and external supplier and client meetings; take minutes and update documentation
• Update and maintain contract management tools/trackers

• Strong computer literacy with particular knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Docusign
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape within Northern Europe
• Knowledge of subcontracting and tendering processes
• Knowledge of renewable energy contracts
• Awareness of HSQE requirements an advantage

• Highly organised, able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks, working to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, especially when dealing with technical and legal documentation
• Strong commercial problem‑solving skills
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Ability to identify and summarise key contractual provisions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Previous commercial and contract management experience preferable
• Experience in construction, asset management or renewables preferable
• Experience in managing O&M contracts, PPAs, Construction and/or major component supply contracts
• Managing and resolving disputes between parties
• Experience of handling…