Commercial Strategy Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2432 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,100, and National Grid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified., Head of strategy title and strategic leadership focus) or SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals, Project pipeline and delivery management responsibilities). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About The Role
Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come. Join us as a Commercial Strategy Lead to be a part of a team that’s driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
As a Commercial Strategy Lead, you'll play a key role in developing commercial and contracting strategies for major substation and transmission projects before they enter delivery. You’ll be responsible for managing the pipeline of projects within your designated region, using this to drive both project and portfolio level conversations. Working closely with procurement, project teams and supply chain partners, you'll ensure the right commercial arrangements are in place to support successful project outcomes and deliver long-term value.
This is a highly collaborative role offering the opportunity to influence investment decisions, improve processes, and support projects worth millions of pounds from an early stage.
This is a hybrid role which will be primarily home-based, with occasional travel to National Grid offices, site visits and external meetings as required.
What You'll Do
- Proactively collaborate with the business to develop early visibility of the project pipeline within the portfolio.
- Translate business requirements into clear and actionable commercial & contracting strategies for projects.
- Work alongside procurement, development and delivery teams to establish the most effective contracting and delivery strategies, tailored to both project and portfolio need.
- Comprehensive commercial strategy development including staging and packaging of contracts, deployment of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), NEC main option selection, secondary options and incentivisation mechanisms.
About You
We're interested in commercially minded professionals who can influence stakeholders and navigate complex project environments.
You may come from a background in commercial management, procurement, contract management or project management and will bring:
- Experience working within a large, complex organisation alongside multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting large capital projects or infrastructure programmes.
- Knowledge of and experience using construction contracts, ideally NEC contracts.
- Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing, interpreting and reporting on large data sets.
- Construction or infrastructure sector experience would be advantageous.
- Understanding of the regulatory environment and regulated procurement is desirable.
- Knowledge of the electricity transmission sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £48,400 - £60,000 dependent on experience and capability
- Annual Performance Based Bonus
- 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 16th September 2026; however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 28th September.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with National Grid, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2432 going rate of £50,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.