Commercial & Markets Manager
ScottishPower St Vincent Street Glasgow. G2 5AD
Salary from 69200 with up to 20% Annual Bonus Family Healthcare and Car Allowance
Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd February 2026
Purpose
Leading on landowner negotiations in new joint venture opportunities for the ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) Onshore team you will work closely with internal stakeholders including Corporate Development Legal Tax Compliance and Control to negotiate complex landowner contracts and propose commercial solutions supporting the SPR team through contract negotiation contract completion and approvals.
Demonstrating an understanding of Joint Venture agreements supporting projects in ensuring all governance arrangements are complied with preparing required information to shareholders which ensures project companies are able to operate efficiently to maximise value you will work with internal departments in the development of governance arrangements managing approval processes (including funding requests for projects) and ongoing management of information including facilitating meetings taking responsibility for Joint Venture contract management on an ongoing basis for all live development construction and operational Joint Ventures.
Supporting the business on securing a route to market for onshore renewable assets with a focus on Contracts For Difference (CFD) auctions including qualifying eligible sites preparing a commercial bid strategy for senior management carrying out market analysis and participating in the auction you will lead on PPAs in the UK and Ireland for the onshore business which includes third party PPAs for Joint Venture (JV) assets those under the existing agreements and any other offtake contracts required in relation to the CFD or any other structure.
Supporting the analysis of acquisition and divestment opportunities in relation to SPR onshore collating market data and competitor intelligence supporting Corporate Development through due diligence contract negotiation and approvals for the SPR onshore team whilst leading commercial contracts for SPR including JV agreements and any other adhoc agreements.
Leading the administration and bidding of SPR assets in the Capacity Market in both the UK and Ireland develop new and diversified revenue streams for renewable assets through ancillary services which can vary across different sites and technologies.
Reporting within the Business Development team including management reports and preparing budgets and forecasts which includes competitor analysis and keeping up to date with industry trends.
You will maintain a thorough understanding of the physical delivery capabilities supply demand balances with a detailed understanding of transmission tariffs operating procedures and physical capabilities.
Responsibilities
Leading on landowner negotiations in respect of Joint Venture agreements and ensuring all governance arrangements are complied with you will support (in association with Corporate Development) the SPR team through all aspects of sales processes including due diligence contract negotiation completion and approvals.
Identifying business opportunities and services for new and existing assets through liaison with Global Energy Management in relation to various renewable technologies. Collaborating with policy/regulatory functions to identify and develop new sources of revenue working with Global Energy Market (GEM) to craft value propositions to optimise operational and development assets you will liaise with GEM assisting with analysis development and presentation of proposals for auctions and bids in relation to ancillary services including other revenue markets for SPRs assets and participation in the Capacity Market.
Assessing and translating market competition industry trends emerging regulatory challenges and changes in the marketplace into strategies you will be the internal and external expert on all issues impacting operational and development assets in relation to energy markets ancillary services and flexibility opportunities.
Supporting the business on securing a route to market for onshore renewable assets with a focus on CFD auctions liaising with Energy Retail and GEM departments to facilitate a route to market for SPR assets in terms of PPAs you will assist with the presentation and approval of new revenues/ancillary services and ultimately contracts as part of the Investment Dossier process to support new build assets.
What youll bring
Educated to degree level in relevant field (Business Accountancy Economics Finance) you will possess exceptional Financial/Analytical skill and commercial acumen.
Experienced in analysis of complex issues identifying solutions in relation to business opportunities you will possess an understanding of economic fundamentals energy markets and renewable generation.
With your appreciation of commercial agreements and negotiations you will be highly IT literate with the ability to operate MS office systems.
Excellent communication skills including report writing presentation and the ability to speak confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels is required.
Whats in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that -so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.
Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
February-4-2026Required Experience:
Manager