Senior Commercial Manager - Energy & Power in Cardiff

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Have you ever thought about stepping into the Energy and Power market? Curious how you could develop and apply your commercial skills in a fast-growing, future-focused sector? Our UK and Continental Europe team is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to support our design & build projects alongside key contractor clients. You’ll be joining a growing team delivering high-profile, industry-leading projects across the UK and beyond. In this role, you’ll shape commercial strategy, manage complex contracts, and collaborate closely with technical and project teams to drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of energy and power initiatives. From grid modernisation and renewable integration to major infrastructure upgrades, you’ll play a central role in projects that are powering the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

Responsibilities

• Shape commercial strategy for design & build projects in the energy and power sector
• Manage complex contracts and commercial interfaces with key contractor clients
• Collaborate with technical and project teams to drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio
• Support projects from grid modernisation and renewable integration to infrastructure upgrades

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, surveying or a related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA or master’s in engineering) can be advantageous
• Project Management or Quantity Surveying experience with large-scale, complex electrical transmission projects
• Good commercial awareness
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC; FIDIC knowledge can be advantageous
• Previous experience within a similar role

Why join Jacobs?

At Jacobs, we’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work model

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.