Commercial Lead - Energy Services
Permanent/Full time
Coventry/hybrid

CLOSING DATE – 27th May 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As part of the EV Commercial Team, the Commercial Lead will manage commercial performance of the EV Business across bids and proposals, through to delivery of complex projects and services to deliver optimum opportunity and margin to the EV Business, while supporting the systematic identification and management of risk;

- Deliver high quality support on bids and project/service delivery including tangible margin achievement and improvement plus risk management score reductions
- Effective reports delivered including dashboard and systems configured to best support the business for on-project budgeting, forecasting, costing and pricing to aid accurate decision making and margin maximisation.
- Successful contract negotiations and administration delivered across customers and supply chain, ensuring adherence to legal and commercial requirements and best position for the business.
- Managed variations, valuations, and final accounts to maximise project value and margin.
- Ensured all commercial activities delivered in accordance with industry standards, company policies, and legal requirements.
- Continuously improved commercial processes and cost management strategies.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…
- Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline (eg Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, Legal, Finance or Accounting)
- Proven experience in commercial management within a relevant sector (eg. Energy, Construction, M&E, Facilities Management, Complex Project or Service Delivery)
- Strong knowledge of contract management, cost control, and financial reporting
- Experience working with standard contract forms such as NEC, JCT, or equivalent
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact with, motivate, influence, and challenge a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Build resilient relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers beyond own Team / business.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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