PPA Origination Manager

​A growing energy and digital infrastructure business is seeking to appoint a PPA Manager to lead the structuring, valuation, negotiation and optimisation of power supply arrangements across a portfolio of battery storage and digital infrastructure assets. The role will have a particular focus on developing and structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and commercial energy supply arrangements for grid-connected and private-wire solutions supporting large-scale data centre developments.

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute energy procurement strategies across battery storage and data centre assets

Structure and negotiate sleeve PPAs, physical and virtual PPAs, private-wire arrangements, behind-the-meter supply agreements and renewable energy contracts

Develop and maintain valuation models for complex and bespoke PPA structures

Identify opportunities to procure renewable power at scale and optimise energy delivery to data centre operations

Develop strategies to minimise transmission and network costs through innovative asset configurations and market participation

Support the commercial structuring of integrated grid park developments, including co-located generation, battery storage, flexible demand and data centre infrastructure

Lead commercial negotiations with utilities, generators, developers, traders and other energy market counter parties

Support negotiations with hyperscale and enterprise data centre customers regarding energy pricing and supply structures

Monitor wholesale power markets, regulatory developments, grid reform and renewable energy market dynamics

Assess wholesale market exposure and contribute to hedging and risk management strategies

Act as the internal subject matter expert on power markets and energy commercialisation

Work closely with legal, finance, technical and investment teams on transactions and strategic initiatives

Requirements5–10 years' experience in energy markets, power trading, renewable energy procurement or infrastructure commercialisation

Proven experience structuring and negotiating PPAs and complex electricity supply agreements

Strong experience modelling and valuing PPA contracts, ideally including bespoke structures

Strong understanding of wholesale power markets, transmission charging structures and renewable energy economics

Experience with private wire, embedded networks, grid infrastructure or large industrial power users is highly desirable

Experience working with data centres, hyperscalers, energy developers, utilities or infrastructure investors would be advantageous

Strong commercial negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management capabilities

Ability to operate independently and take ownership within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment

Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

Discipline(s):
Trading and Procurement, Renewable Energy, Grid and Storage Job type:
Permanent