Commercial Manager

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom SSE PLC Full time

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.

Salary: Competitive + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEs EV business is going through an exciting period of growth and is constantly looking at new markets in which to operate, opportunities to decarbonise transport and accelerate Net Zero. As such we are looking for a Commercial Manager to support the development of our eHGV offering. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:

Refinement of the business case for electrical infrastructure to support eHGV transport.

Engaging with landowners, suppliers and contractors and negotiating terms on behalf of the business to support the deployment of infrastructure.

Engage partners and customers to secure revenue opportunities to support the business case (contracted use and complimentary revenues).

Managing key stake holders and interfaces across the whole business and look for ways to deploy multiple technologies to support the business case.

Identify, mitigate and manage commercial risk associated with the deployment.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

Previous experience of successfully carrying out a Commercial Manager role.

Recognised qualification in a QS /commercial related subject.

Strong knowledge of standard form contracts (NEC/JCT/FIDIC) as well as bespoke commercial arrangements.

Highly experienced in financial control of projects, including cost control and other processes.

Strong attention to detail in reviewing complex contractual arrangements.

Able to identify contractual risks and a range of potential mitigation solutions.

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Zoe on

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.


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