Commercial Manager – Transmission & Renewables

Commercial Manager – Transmission & Renewables – Sub-Station

Location – Newport & South Wales

Day Rate – £700-£800 per day (Outside IR35)

About the Opportunity

We're working with a leading infrastructure and energy services organisation that is playing a key role in maintaining, upgrading, and transforming the UK's energy network.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a forward-thinking business delivering critical infrastructure projects. The organisation offers a supportive, people-focused environment where safety, collaboration, and professional development are prioritised.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial strategy and performance across a portfolio of transmission and substation projects.

You'll be working within a specialist Transmission & Renewables division responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning of high-voltage substations (up to 400kV), along with associated infrastructure works.

The role reports into the Head of Commercial (Substations) and is based between an office location in Caldicot and project sites across the South West and South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute commercial strategies across multiple projects and tenders
Partner with operational teams to drive project performance and profitability
Provide leadership across HSEQ, ensuring standards are embedded across all activities
Manage tender reviews, identifying key risks and commercial opportunities
Deliver accurate cost/value reporting (CVR) and progress updates to senior stakeholders
Work closely with finance teams to optimise forecasting, cashflow, and business performance
Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships
Oversee procurement activities and ensure contractual compliance
Lead and develop a commercial team, including Managing QS, Senior QS, QS, and Assistant QS levels

About You

We're looking to speak with commercially astute professionals who bring strong leadership capability and experience in complex infrastructure projects.

You will have:

Proven experience in a senior commercial or line management role
Ideally, experience working on National Grid or similar high-voltage substation projects
A relevant degree qualification
Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4, JCT, and FIDIC contracts
Demonstrable experience with NEC4 Option E contracts
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms
Strong understanding of project controls and programme management
A track record of leading and developing teams
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites

Interested?

If you're looking to step into a high-impact role within a growing sector and take ownership of major infrastructure projects, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you