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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute energy procurement strategies across battery storage and data centre assetsStructure and negotiate sleeve PPAs, physical and virtual PPAs, private-wire arrangements, behind-the-meter supply agreements and renewable energy contractsDevelop and maintain valuation models for complex and bespoke PPA structuresIdentify opportunities to procure renewable power at scale and optimise energy delivery to data centre operationsDevelop strategies to minimise transmission and network costs through innovative asset configurations and market participationSupport the commercial structuring of integrated grid park developments, including co-located generation, battery storage, flexible demand and data centre infrastructureLead commercial negotiations with utilities, generators, developers, traders and other energy market counterpartiesSupport negotiations with hyperscale and enterprise data centre customers regarding energy pricing and supply structuresMonitor wholesale power markets, regulatory developments, grid reform and renewable energy market dynamicsAssess wholesale market exposure and contribute to hedging and risk management strategiesAct as the internal subject matter expert on power markets and energy commercialisationWork closely with legal, finance, technical and investment teams on transactions and strategic initiativesRequirements5–10 years' experience in energy markets, power trading, renewable energy procurement or infrastructure commercialisationProven experience structuring and negotiating PPAs and complex electricity supply agreementsStrong experience modelling and valuing PPA contracts, ideally including bespoke structuresStrong understanding of wholesale power markets, transmission charging structures and renewable energy economicsExperience with private wire, embedded networks, grid infrastructure or large industrial power users is highly desirableExperience working with data centres, hyperscalers, energy developers, utilities or infrastructure investors would be advantageousStrong commercial negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management capabilitiesAbility to operate independently and take ownership within a fast-paced, commercially focused environmentDegree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Energy, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experienceDiscipline(s): Trading and Procurement, Renewable Energy, Grid and StorageJob type: Permanent