Senior Commercial Asset Manager

Base Location: Flexible UK. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Havant, Reading or London.

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time  | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Asset Manager to play a key role in protecting and maximising the value of SSE Renewables’ offshore wind investments.

Working across a portfolio of large-scale offshore wind assets and joint ventures, you will provide commercial oversight of operations, ensuring assets are managed efficiently, investment value is protected, and opportunities to enhance performance and revenue are identified and delivered.

You will work closely with internal teams, joint venture partners, board representatives and external stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and influencing long-term business planning. Acting as a commercial representative for SSE, you will help resolve complex commercial matters and ensure governance obligations are met across joint venture structures.

You will

• Provide commercial oversight of offshore wind assets and joint ventures, ensuring assets are operated efficiently, profitably, and in line with shareholder objectives.
• Identify and deliver value optimisation opportunities, including revenue enhancement, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Evaluate strategic and operational decisions, challenging business plans and providing clear commercial recommendations to senior leadership, board representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Represent SSE’s interests with JV partners, lenders, contractors, and external stakeholders, supporting negotiations and resolving complex commercial matters.
• Prepare and present board materials, track asset performance against investment expectations, and ensure governance and policy compliance across the portfolio.

You have

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience analysing asset performance and identifying value creation opportunities.
• Experience working with large infrastructure or energy assets, ideally within renewable energy, utilities, or energy markets.
• Experience of joint venture structures, governance, and commercial agreements, with the ability to influence decisions across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, translating complex information into clear recommendations.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with a track record of  challenging assumptions, identifying and delivering value, and building strong relationships across organisations.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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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