Investment & Commercial Manager Jobs at SSE – jobs in UK

SSE is an energy company focused on developing, building, operating, and investing in the electricity infrastructure and businesses required for the energy transition. Its activities include electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power, and flexible thermal generation.

SSE Renewables develops, builds, and operates renewable energy assets, including wind farms, hydro power stations, solar and battery projects. SSE’s investment plan includes £33 billion of investment in critical electricity infrastructure through to 2030.

Role Overview

As an Investment & Commercial Manager at SSE, the successful candidate will help protect and grow the value of major renewable energy investments, with a particular focus on offshore wind.

The role involves working across renewable projects at different stages of development and operation. The Investment & Commercial Manager will use commercial expertise, financial analysis, contract knowledge, and collaboration to support investment decisions and identify opportunities to improve revenues, reduce costs, and manage risk.

This position is suited to an experienced commercial or financial professional who can analyse complex investments, challenge financial models, negotiate contracts, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities as Investment & Commercial Manager

• Maximise value across SSE’s renewable energy investments
• Identify opportunities to increase revenues, reduce costs, and manage commercial risks
• Provide clear commercial and financial insight to support investment decisions
• Assess the factors that drive value across renewable energy assets and portfolios
• Lead commercial input into key contracts and negotiations
• Work with Procurement, Legal, Operations, and other teams to achieve balanced commercial outcomes
• Review, challenge, and improve financial models and assumptions
• Support evidence-based investment and portfolio decisions
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to align strategy and manage uncertainty
• Identify opportunities to deliver portfolio-wide benefits and optimisation
• Ensure compliance with Balancing Mechanism, ancillary services, and REGO requirements
• Help protect revenue and minimise commercial and operational risks

Working Pattern & Pay

• Salary: £51,660–£77,400 or €65,300–€97,900
• Additional pay: Performance-related bonus
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full time or part time
• Flexible working: Flexible First options available
• Locations: Flexible across the UK and Ireland, with preference for key SSE locations including Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, London, Belfast, or Dublin
• Job reference: 559728
• Closing date: 2 October 2026 at 23:55 BST

Start a Career With SSE

A career with SSE offers the opportunity to contribute to major renewable energy investments and support the transition towards a cleaner, reliable electricity system. The Investment & Commercial Manager will play an important role in helping maximise the value of renewable assets while supporting sound commercial and investment decisions.

SSE promotes an open and inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds can develop and succeed. The company also provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Apply Now to become an Investment & Commercial Manager with SSE and contribute to the commercial success of major renewable energy investments.