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Commercial Advisor – Renewables & Decarbonisation
Amberside Advisors Ltd (Part of The Steer Group)
About Amberside Advisors (AAL)
Amberside Advisors Ltd offers project finance consultancy and advisory services to public and private sector organisations. Specialising in:
- Financial modelling
- Commercial and financial advisory
- Refinancing
- Due diligence
- Model development and audits
- Sector expertise: low carbon, transport, decentralised/district energy, and large-scale infrastructure
We support projects globally, including wind, solar, biomass, heat networks, schools, hospitals, roads, rail, and public service contracts.
Key Values: ✔ Equal opportunities & diversity ✔ Staff wellbeing initiatives (annual disengagement events, socials, volunteering) ✔ Employee-owned model fostering passion and industry leadership
About the Role
As a Commercial Advisor, you will lead projects, manage client relationships, and drive supplementary tasks in the Renewables sector while growing AAL’s Commercial Advisory practice (expanding upon our leadership in decentralised/district energy). You will collaborate with directors, specialise in industry knowledge, and ensure client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities
- Manage multiple complex client engagements (projects & proposals) independently, consulting peers as needed
- Build and maintain client relationships, understanding project needs to develop tailored, attractive proposals
- Deliver high-quality, profitable engagements while ensuring adherence to project scope and deadlines
Technical & Strategic Deliverables
- Provide commercial, technical, and policy expertise (e.g., decarbonisation, energy infrastructure) to support engagements
- MENTOR junior staff on project specifics and highlight gaps for senior direction
- Lead lessons-learned reviews post-project to enhance future work
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Business Development & Knowledge Expansion
- Develop repeatable solutions to strengthen client reputation and engagement
- Advanced understanding of financial drivers, economic market trends, and industry challenges
- Support business strategy adaptation in response to client trends/external shifts
Performance & CPD Commitments
- Maintain compliance with professional accreditations (if applicable)
- Submit feedback & performance updates in line with AAL’s Performance Development Cycle
Ideal Candidate Requirements
Professional Experience
- Experience in commercial consulting, corporate development, or investment (preferably within energy/infrastructure sectors)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Due diligence, risk analysis, financial modelling
- Business case development & stakeholder consultation
- Working with investors, corporates, and public sector clients
Qualifications (Preferred & Recommended)
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA) in economics, finance, law, engineering, or business administration
- MBA, MSc, or MA (desirable but not mandatory)
- Professional accreditations (optional: ACA, CIMA, CFA, IACCM, CMI, MEI)
Your Profile – Core Attributes
- Self-motivated, adaptable team player with passion for decarbonisation and infrastructure investment
- Strong translational financial & technical communication skills (titling complex insights simply)
- Proactive self-starter with capability to decision-making at pace
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in financial modelling and report writing
- Teamwork-oriented but comfortable working under pressure, managing competing priorities
- Look for opportunities to contribute to sharable solutions
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Critical Skills
✅ Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) ✅ Problem-solvers with driven curiosity for markets/climate challenges ✅ Role-model ethical behaviours aligned with Amberside Values
Why Join Us
Culture & Inclusion
- Employee-owned model means shared purpose and industry leadership
- Diverse & inclusive work environment (LGBTQ+, BAME+, disability-friendly, military/veteran support)
- Financial incentives (e.g., low ambition for advancement)
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid model: 60% office/onsite per week (usual 37.5-hour week)
- Part-time/flexible working considered; anti-discrimination policies ensure equity
Benefits Package
- Competitive compensation (fair baseline with location adjustments)
- Healthcare benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Annual health screening
- Financial security
- Life assurance & group income protection
- Discretionary merit bonus (tied to performance)
- Company pension scheme
- Work perks
- 25 days paid leave + extra/exchangeable leave days
- Season Ticket Loan / Cycle-to-Work scheme
- 14% annual bonus (tied to individual/company performance)
- Group Share Incentive Plan
- Up to 5 volunteering days/year
Ready to Apply?
Apply via our online application form with CV and covering letter. Nominations for disability accommodation or adjustments welcome during recruitment.
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