Commercial Manager

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Here's what you'll be doing

Base Location: Coventry or Nottingham involving occasional travel to other sites as required.

Salary:£66,660- £79,595

Contract: Permanent

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager to join the Commercial team within Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Operations.

This pivotal role will develop and commercially lead projects to optimise our EIS operational portfolio of assets and customers. The role will play an integral part in the EIS customer journey to help drive continuous commercial improvement and business growth.

Role responsibilities

• Oversee commercial processes for the EIS operational business, ensuring optimal performance and value delivery.
• Identify and drive opportunities for growth, creating and developing commercial propositions that include modelling using proven and innovative tools and techniques. Lead virtual teams to deliver where relevant.
• Partner with key stakeholders in Operations, Legal, Finance and Energy Markets to shape and deliver commercial proposals and the EIS Hedging strategy.
• Work with existing customers and external partners to develop and deliver commercially optimal outcomes for customers and E.ON.
• Drive continuous process improvements including post investment reviews to foster business growth and change.
• Keep informed and influence industry legislation and regulation development, understanding their impact on the operational business and EIS contractual obligations
• Support the Head of Commercial to develop and embed operational commercial strategy.

What we need from you

• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience of commercial modelling tools and techniques.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders effectively and build and maintain strong relationships.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with proven ability to identify and innovate commercial opportunities and implement risk mitigation strategies, using market influences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across multiple teams, ensuring alignment of commercial and operational objectives.
• Experience in driving change through improved ways of working and continuous improvement initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and efficiency.
  

It would be great if you had

• Legal or Trading experience
• An understanding and experience of energy markets, policy and regulation
• A Finance qualification

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognitionat the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.