Commercial Manager (Construction / Contracts) &ndash...

Commercial Manager (Construction / Contracts) – Battery Storage & Renewables Location: London (4 days in office) + occasional UK site travel Salary: Up to £100,000 + package Type: Permanent, full-time | Reporting to: Head of Construction My clients team is expanding and looking for a Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects (and wider utility-scale renewables). The Role This is a hands-on commercial role combining a Quantity Surveying / cost management foundation with strong contract administration and claims management capability. You’ll support projects from tender through delivery and close-out, ensuring robust commercial governance, tight cost control, and effective risk mitigation. Key Responsibilities * Build and manage project cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts and commercial reporting * Produce scope documents and commercial appendices for tender packs * Support tender evaluations, risk assessments, and pre-contract reviews * Administer and manage contracts with OEMs / technology suppliers and contractors * Track milestones and ensure suppliers/contractors deliver in line with contractual obligations * Conduct site visits to validate progress and review payment applications * Lead on change control: variations, early warnings, compensation events, EoT claims, LD logs * Monitor spend vs budget and support final account settlements What We’re Looking For * 5–7+ years in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial role within construction / infrastructure * Strong contracts experience – confident managing and negotiating live project issues * Working knowledge of NEC / FIDIC / MF1 contract forms (one or more is fine, but must be strong) * Experience in BESS/battery storage is ideal, but open to utility-scale renewables (solar, wind, grid/infrastructure) * Proactive, organised, commercially sharp, confident dealing with stakeholders and contractors Desirable * Degree in QS / Construction Management / Engineering (or similar) * RICS / CIOB membership * Understanding of grid connection interfaces, HV scopes, and construction timelines for BESS * Appreciation of ESG / carbon considerations in infrastructure delivery Why This Role * Work on high-profile energy transition projects with an investor-backed platform * Broad scope across pre- and post-contract commercial management * London base with sensible site exposure (occasional travel only)