Commercial Advisor (Renewables)

TL;DR

Commercial Advisor (Renewables): Managing complex client engagements and infrastructure projects with an accent on commercial advisory, financial modelling oversight, and business development. Focus on driving growth in the renewables sector, providing expert technical knowledge, and delivering high-quality financial and commercial solutions for public and private sector clients.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Hybrid: 60% office/on-site attendance required).

Company

Amberside Advisors, part of the hirify.global Group, is a specialist project finance consultancy providing advisory services for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects globally.

What you will do

• Manage complex client engagements and proposals independently as the primary point of contact.
• Provide expert commercial, market, and technical knowledge for energy infrastructure transactions.
• Drive business development activities and expand the practice area, particularly in renewables.
• Oversee project resources, including financial modelling consultants, to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Communicate risks, issues, and project progress effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovative solutions that strengthen business performance and client reputation.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK with the ability to work from offices in London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester, or Birmingham.
• Experience in a commercial consulting or development role within a corporate or investment environment.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the low carbon energy sector.
• Strong project management, business case development, and report writing skills.
• BSc/BA in business administration, economics, law, finance, sciences, or engineering.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Nice to have

• MBA, MSc, or MA degree.
• Professional accreditation such as ACA, CIMA, CFA, IACCM, CMI, or MEI.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company culture with a focus on staff wellbeing and team collaboration.
• Competitive benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, and group income protection.
• Company pension scheme and Group Share Incentive Plan.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Support for volunteering with up to 5 days of paid leave.