Originator – Energy & Renewables
Location: Leeds

We are working with a large business who have been established in the energy sector for over 20 years. They have an increasing portfolio of both flexible and responsive low carbon assets, including energy storage, wind and solar.

The purpose of the role is to develop, negotiate and implement contracts to purchase electricity and gas exported to the Grid by generators, together with embedded benefits and any associated green certificates. 

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of budget export margins on an individual basis within the Power Purchase team; sign New Business and renew existing business.
• Business Development – Establish contact and build relationship with potential new business partners including banks, financiers, consultants, lawyers, or direct customers.
• Account Management - maintain and develop relationships with existing customers. Organise and attend events and meetings.
• Build Portfolio – Origination of Power, Gas and Renewable Certificates. Propose PPA deals to internal stakeholders to attain sanction according to internal processes. Follow internal governance (including writing investment proposals) and present proposals to UK and European board level.
• Contract Development and Legal Review - Liaise with ENGIE Legal department to tailor customer-specific contracts and review existing terms and conditions to maintain ENGIE’s commercial interests.
• Investment Appraisal – build financial models to forecast expected margins and spend levels for proposed contracts.
• Process Improvement – Ensure internal processes are efficient and fit for purpose.
• Product Development - Provide intelligence for and assist the Product Development Team in researching and developing a range of market-leading Export Products, PPAs and Corporate PPAs.
• Risk Management – Adhere to, and assist with the creation of, Risk Policy. Adherence to internal processes and risk frameworks.

Key Requirements

• Experience in Sales and/or deal negotiation.
• Experience in Energy industry · Experience of contract development.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex environment.
• Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, preferable
• Ability to negotiate complex long-term contracts, often within multiparty scenarios.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of UK Energy wholesale and Retail markets.
• Excellent knowledge of all applicable current and future legislation impacting the renewable energy market.
• Appreciation of key drivers and contract requirements for renewable generation developers, lawyers, banks, and equity investors.
• Ability to identify and reconcile business and customer needs to build bespoke products and develop current PPA product suit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present high value contract opportunities to the Senior Management team.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.