Join to apply for the Commercial & Procurement Lead (BESS) role at Field4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Commercial & Procurement Lead (BESS) role at FieldGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Field. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from FieldThe Lead Procurement and Commercial Manager (Construction) will oversee BESS procurement activities, supporting ongoing in-life project commercial contract management. This role reports directly to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, in a team responsible for £1bn of spend over the next two years, across multiple geographies.You will help manage Field’s tender processes ensuring we achieve the optimal price without compromising on quality of delivery (to schedule). You will be the key commercial point of contact for our BESS tenders. In the process, you will help negotiate robust contracts (alongside Legal) with suitable commercial structures which protect Field and ensure contractors are appropriately incentivised.During the execution phase of our projects, you will work closely with suppliers, internal technical teams, and our finance and legal teams to validate variations from the scope, applying the required commercial scrutiny. You will use this experience to refine our approach for future tenders.It’s an exciting team to join Field. In 2025 we need to sign contracts on 340MW of projects. Beyond that, we have a GW-scale portfolio of developments in GB that can play a critical role in reaching Clean Power by 2030.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent Field and Build a Strong NetworkAct as a decision-maker and key industry contact, with key responsibility for BESS supplier relationships and outreachRegularly attend industry events, organising supplier meetings to stay updated on trends and technological advancesDevelop methods to track supplier capabilities, enabling well-timed tender processesLong Term BESS Roadmap & AssessmentWork with our Technical team to forecast BESS technology trends, and the impact on supplier selection.Undertake detailed analysis to assess cyber security and critical national infrastructure (CNI) implications of supplier selectionAssess other equipment which may be relevant in the construction of BESS projects (e.g. synchronous compensators, co-located solar)Lead BESS tenders with support from the Head of Procurement & Supply ChainHelp define our procurement strategy across multiple capital projects (EPC full wrap, partial wrap, split, etc.)Carry out full construction tenders, issuing RFI/Qs, prequalifying suppliers, and defining clear metrics to assess their commercial submissionsUse appropriate levers to negotiate commercially favourable outcomes for FieldWork with Legal to refine key contract clauses, such as liquidated damages, warranties, and limitations of liabilityWork closely with our in-house technical team to onboard new contractors and further refine our project requirementsHelp ensure contractors proposals are comprehensive and commercially watertightSupport our construction project managers to manage our BESS contracts tightlyWork with finance, technical teams, and the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to evaluate contract variations, extensions of time, and amend the schedule of works and pricingCarry out commercial variation work in accordance with the obligations of our lendersSupport our commercial operations managers in managing our ongoing service contractsLong Term Service Agreement contractsContinuous improvement and team buildingIdentify weaknesses in our processes and continually strive to improve the way we workConsider innovative ways to improve performance and save money - e.g. rebate schemes, volume incentives, etc.Where necessary, implement new systems/software and roll out to cross-functional teamsAssist in finding new talent to grow the teamOnboard new members of the construction procurement team and work with them to build best-in-class scalable processes and proceduresSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA bit about you:Experience carrying out procurement activities for complex BESS projectsExperience managing BESS or EPC contracts throughout the full lifecycle (incl. variations)Experience working for a large supplier, construction client, contractor, or consultancyRobust BESS and/or electrical experience ideally on energy/battery/power generation projectsExperience working with standard industry contract forms, e.g. FIDIC, NEC, JCT, etc.Humble and hands-on team playerExceptional ability to draw out clear, concise insights from very complex problemsAbility to work well with others at all levels, including senior managementWillingness to form and voice your own opinions on your area of expertiseStrong communicator and commercial negotiatorExperience and skills we look for:Degree educated or equivalent working experienceMCIPS or working towards MCIPS/CIPS desirable but not requiredExperience managing high-value and complex construction tendersExperience of large construction projects, preferably in the energy sectorStrong commercial acumenWe’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business.Other benefits include:Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:6 months fully paid primary carer leave3 months fully paid secondary carer leave10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatmentUp to 10% company wide bonus based on company performancePrivate medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)Nest pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings25 days holiday + bank holidays£2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policySpill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resourcesGreen leave: paid time off to do something good for the environmentFun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London or Berlin, GermanyDog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)Free team lunch once a weekRegular team socialsBirthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday& many more on the way!Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem.Make things happen: We are still a relatively early stage company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow.Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years.Exceptional team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact.Our ValuesMove fast - We’re finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility. We see things through and we always deliver on our promises. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. FAST.Know your stuff - We’re curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving. There are no stupid questions here. We’re self-starters. We’re all learning and growing, always. And we take accountability for our own growthDo it right - We do things the right way and never cut corners. We always put safety above profit. We carefully manage the impact of our work on local communities and the broader environment. We are intentional and act with integrity at all times.Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for one another, we lean on each other. We learn from one another, and we value diversity of thought and experience so we learn faster and get betterEquality, Diversity & inclusionDiverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here.Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!About FIELDTo reach Net Zero, we need to solve big challenges. Field will fund, build and run the renewable infrastructure we need to tackle these challenges. 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