Commercial & Procurement Manager - BoP/EPC - UK

Our client is looking for a Commercial & Procurement Manager to execute the Balance of Plant (BoP) and grid connection procurement strategy across a major renewable energy project in the UK. This role requires a hands-on commercial professional who can effectively bridge engineering specifications with contract negotiation to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full end-to-end procurement process for UK BoP packages, including drafting RFQs, structuring tender packs, conducting bid evaluations, and driving direct price and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to challenge and optimize BoP cost models, ensuring projects remain bankable.
• Continuously map the UK construction and HV supply chain, maintaining real-time intelligence on contractor capacity, material lead times, and pricing trends.
• Act as the primary lead negotiator for BoP and long-lead equipment agreements, negotiating robust terms under NEC or FIDIC frameworks.
• Establish clear Employer's Requirements and boundary matrices on-site to eliminate interface risks between BESS OEMs, BoP contractors, and grid operators.
• Build mechanisms to compare estimated costs against actual execution data to refine CapEx benchmarks.
• Develop strong relationships with UK Tier-1 and regional BoP contractors to secure execution capacity.
• Navigate UK grid connection requirements, planning constraints, and revenue scheme rules alongside technical teams.

About You

• Master’s degree (MSc / MEng) in Engineering (Electrical, Power, Civil, or related) is required.
• An MBA or equivalent commercial post-graduate qualification is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of proven hands-on experience in Renewable Energy procurement, commercial management, or high-value infrastructure construction in the UK.
• Demonstrated experience in structuring tenders, unbundling cost models, and negotiating complex construction contracts (NEC/FIDIC).
• Full fluency in English.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.