Introduction
Are you ready to step into a dynamic role that offers a thrilling blend of responsibility, strategic thinking, and operational excellence? Look no further – Evolve Energy is seeking a passionate and professional PPA Originator to join our vibrant team!
Scope of the Role
As the PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) Originator you will play a critical role in securing long-term agreements between energy producers and off-takers, ensuring mutually beneficial commercial arrangements that align with the company’s renewable energy and sustainability goals.
This role involves identifying, negotiating, and closing Power Purchase Agreements, particularly in renewable energy markets, while building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Roles & Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGY
Provide support to the Commercial Director in defining the company approach to wholesale electricity markets, revenue models and corporate/utility off-takers.
Define and lead optimum route-to-market and revenue management strategies and execute them; leveraging on a deep knowledge of electricity trading and commercial structuring.
Lead in the creation of opportunities for revenue generation and budget certainty as well as negotiating contracts to underpin investment decisions.
Successfully secure route to market contracts in highly competitive tender processes run by third parties, in order to support the business’ growth objectives.
Originate, structure, negotiate and execute PPA contracts including CPPA’s and Merchant PPA’s in a variety of energy and cross boarder markets.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with development teams to support our growth objectives and provide hedging analysis with recommendations to effectively manage our merchant exposures.
Build a network of corporate/industrial/utility off-taker relationships
Identify and secure physical route-to-market agreement
Partner with analysts, forecasters and data scientists to develop and deliver in-depth analysis and expertise in relation to power off-take structures
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
In liaison with relevant colleagues, you will input into the management of the department’s budget to ensure appropriate and effective spend
Report on budget effectiveness, as required
Approve all related quotes and invoices
NETWORKING / RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner organisations and affiliates to ensure Evolve Energy activities exploit opportunities and are complementary
Be an active member of relevant professional organisations
GENERAL
Monitor and analyse the market for emerging trends, supported by attending industry events and building strong networks;
Help define and set the overall Origination strategy and identify value opportunities across the business;
Work collaboratively across Evolve Energy Departments.
Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the department’s work meets all organisational and legal frameworks
Write reports and compile statistics on activity as required.
Ensure up to date record keeping on activity and clear information management.
Service relevant meetings
Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required
Personal Specification Skills & Experience
What Makes You the Perfect Fit:
Graduate or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering or Statistics or ability to demonstrate commensurate experience.
In-depth knowledge of the UK energy market, corporate sustainability needs and renewable energy;
In-depth knowledge of wholesale energy markets, regulatory frameworks and energy contract structures
Proven track record of PPA Origination in the European renewable and clean energy markets
PPA contract full lifecycle experience – from originating, structuring and negotiation through to support and additional structured products
Strong flexibility and commercial mindset, able to lead and be led, able to work collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and work autonomously
Bonus Points if You:
Experience of originating and negotiating contracts with end users, ideally including corporates, or specifically negotiating PPAs and other route to market contracts;
Experience of due diligence, valuation and structuring of acquisitions, partnerships or disposals;
Personal Attributes:
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is the only constant, with an ability to handle numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities
An eye for detail, able to use data to identify opportunities
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Passion for creativity and fun
You’ve got a human touch—people trust you, and you know how to listen and take action.
Why This Company?
We want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Evolve Energy offer a range of benefits such as;
Flexible & Hybrid work hours
An amazing team that feels more like a community.
Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 25 days and potentially increasing to 30 days per year depending on length of service (excluding bank holidays).
Regular recognition and reward programs
Enhanced Annual Leave
Free Refreshments & Breakfast
Cycle to work & EV scheme
Private Healthcare, Cash Health Plans & Annual fitness membership contribution
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
EAP – health assistance and mental health first aiders
Company pension
Volunteering Days
Social Events
*Qualifying criteria
Roles maybe subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don't meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we'd love to discuss how Evolve Energy could be the next step in your career journey.
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