Contract / Commercial Manager at Ameresco in Bristol

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources . At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation. Ameresco UK is seeking a Contract / Commercial Manager in Bristol, UK to support the successful contractual management of the Bristol City Leap Joint Venture. The role will involve the day-to-day commercial and contractual management across a diverse portfolio of energy infrastructure, decarbonisation and construction-related projects, ensuring robust controls, clear processes and effective compliance arrangements are in place across the JV and its supply chain. This role will support contract negotiation and administration, ensure commercial compliance throughout the supply chain, manage commercial and contractual risks, and ensure governance obligations are adhered to. This will require experience delivering projects from conception through to final handover and working effectively as part of a team. This is a hands-on role requiring previous experience in construction and infrastructure contracts, ideally gained in complex public and private sector environments. The successful candidate will be confident dealing with commercial issues, comfortable translating contractual requirements into practical controls, and able to bring structure, discipline and consistency to contracting and commercial compliance processes. As Bristol City Leap grows, the Contract / Commercial Manager will manage and develop the commercial team to support the long-term success of the Joint Venture and wider Ameresco business. Responsibilities: Ensure the Joint Venture and its supply chain operate in compliance with contractual, commercial and governance obligations. Support the negotiation, drafting, review, administration and management of contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements across the Bristol City Leap portfolio and wider Ameresco projects. Manage complex contractual relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring contractual obligations, deliverables and milestones are monitored and achieved. Provide commercial oversight of subcontractors, suppliers and delivery partners, including contract administration, payment processes, commercial reporting and monitoring performance against contractual requirements. Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor commercial performance against budgets, forecasts and approved business cases, providing accurate financial and commercial reporting. Lead commercial assessments and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Support the preparation and review of commercial reports, investment papers and approval documentation. Oversee and manage the governance of the overarching concession agreement with Bristol City Council and the sub-concession agreement with the strategic heat network partner. Work closely with internal and external legal advisers to ensure contractual compliance and protect Ameresco's interests. Carry out commercial audits and reviews to ensure compliance with contractual and governance requirements. Develop and implement standardised commercial procedures, controls, templates, reporting frameworks and best practices across the Joint Venture. Perform other duties as re