Head of Commercial Management

Base Location: Flexible UK or Ireland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, London or Dublin.

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600/€106,700-€160,100 + performance-related bonus + car/car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time or Part-time | Flexible First options available

The Role

SSE Renewables is powering towards a net-zero future, with an ambition to triple renewable output to 30TWh by 2030. Delivering world-class renewable projects requires commercially sharp, strategically minded leaders who can turn complex investments into successful, value-driven outcomes.

As Head of Commercial Management (Development & Construction), you’ll build a new team in a new area of the business, establishing the commercial function from the ground up. You’ll shape the success of SSE’s largest and most high-profile renewable projects — from onshore wind and solar to battery storage, hydro, and flagship developments such as Berwick Bank and Coire Glas.

This is a strategic, high-impact role where your commercial leadership and hands-on expertise will directly influence the next generation of renewable energy infrastructure across the UK and beyond.

You will:

• Establish and lead a new commercial team, setting vision, governance, and ways of working while driving collaboration and innovation.
• Identify, prioritise, and optimise commercial opportunities across the Development & Construction portfolio to maximise value and support strategic objectives.
• Forge and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, including joint venture partners, regulators, government, and internal teams.
• Develop and implement procurement, contracting, and negotiation strategies, including MSAs, ensuring risks are identified and embedded in pricing proposals.
• Drive business case optimisation, contract management, and commercial performance to deliver projects on time, on budget, and aligned with financial targets.

You have:

• Extensive experience setting up new commercial functions or programmes, ideally in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in joint ventures, partnerships, and managing complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Proven ability to lead and empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially robust outcomes.
• Significant experience negotiating high-value contracts, including MSAs, embedding risk mitigation into pricing, and managing contractual exposure.
• Exceptional commercial and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of project value drivers, discounted cash flow modelling, project financing structures, and revenue mechanisms such as CfDs, CPPAs, and Cap & Floor arrangements.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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