Senior Commercial Manager - Solar O&M

Posted 14 June 2019
Salary £65,000
LocationMilton Keynes
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameHarry Davies

Job description

The Opportunity 

Due you want to join the UK's leading Solar O&M service provider? This is fantastic opportunity to join a comprehensive Operational Management service provider to wind assets and full O&M services to solar assets across UK & Ireland. Our client utilise international experience to deliver centralised state of the art data management and monitoring. Furthermore, they invest in local field support engineers able to respond and resolve any technical issues. 

The Role

Are to ensure the profitable management of projects and contracts (wind O&M, solar PV O&M, asset management, HV, ad hoc work and services)
Identifying opportunities to grow the business and improve the profitability with existing clients and partnerships, e.g. by identifying efficiencies or performance improvements
Negotiating all commercial aspects with customers, subcontractors and supplier in tender processes
Working closely with technical managers, procurement lead and the legal team in mitigating contractual risk
Resolving commercial issues with clients and subcontractors
Coaching employees on best practices for managing contract issues and handling daily issues and tasks
Assessing commercial risks and developing mitigation measures
Are to ensure that all commercial aspects, risks and impacts of a contract are clear to all internal parties

The Person 

Degree in a technical or commercial field
Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience, of which at least 2 years in the UK large scale solar industry
Extensive experience of service contracts and the underlying technical, commercial and legal provisions
Commercial attitude and the ability to develop ideas on business opportunities can be materialised
Proven negotiator and team player
Outstanding attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Excellent organisational skills and ability to effectively manage a range of priorities
Structured approach and methodical working style
Able to remain composed and professional under pressure, keeping a positive outlook