Project Manager, Contracts & Commercial – BESS

Project Manager, Contracts & Commercial – BESS

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Leap29 are seeking a Project Manager, Contracts & Commercial – BESS with a strong electrical engineering background to support the development phase of large-scale renewable energy projects.

This role sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, commercial strategy, and project development, with a key focus on ensuring projects are technically sound, commercially viable, and investment-ready.

You will play a critical role in due diligence, contract structuring, and grid/electrical design alignment, supporting projects through feasibility, development, and financial close.

Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial and contractual strategy across project development
• Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements including EPC, BoP, grid connection, land, and OEM supply contracts
• Act as the link between engineering and commercial teams, ensuring alignment between electrical scope and contractual obligations

Due Diligence & Project Validation

• Support and lead technical and commercial due diligence for project acquisitions, partnerships, and financing
• Review electrical designs, grid connection strategies, and engineering studies to assess project viability
• Identify technical, commercial, and contractual risks, particularly related to HV/MV infrastructure and grid integration
• Interface with lenders, investors, and advisors during due diligence processes
• Ensure projects meet bankability standards and are structured for financial close

Engineering & Electrical Scope

• Provide technical input into HV/MV systems, substations, grid compliance, and connection agreements
• Support procurement of major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, cables, inverters)
• Evaluate bids from contractors from both a technical and commercial perspective

Commercial & Delivery

• Develop and manage budgets, cost estimates, and financial models
• Support tendering and procurement strategies
• Manage stakeholder relationships across developers, utilities, EPC contractors, and consultants
• Ensure smooth transition from development to construction phase xwzovoh

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure projects
• Proven background in contracts, commercial management, or project development
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading technical/commercial due diligence
• Strong understanding of HV/MV systems, grid connections, and electrical infrastructure
• Experience working with EPC contracts, OEMs, and utilities (TSO/DSO)
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of risk and project bankability

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV through to Leap29.