Renewable PPA Origination Manager

My client is a leading UK energy and services company, actively scaling its low carbon and renewable energy portfolio. With a strong focus on decarbonisation, they work across the energy value chain to deliver smarter, cleaner solutions to businesses and infrastructure customers.

As part of ongoing expansion, they're looking to hire a Senior Renewable PPA Originator to lead the origination and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with renewable developers, generators, and corporate offtakers.

This is a senior level, commercially focused role where the successful candidate will lead on structuring and closing PPAs for utility scale wind, solar, battery storage, and hybrid energy projects.

They'll work directly with developers, funds, large corporates, and internal stakeholders to deliver bankable agreements that support project viability and long term business growth.

• Originate and negotiate long term PPAs with developers, IPPs, and corporate energy buyers
• Structure a range of PPA types including fixed, floating, baseload, sleeved, and virtual
• Manage transactions end to end-from origination through to commercial close and handover
• Build strong relationships across the renewables sector, including developers and offtakers
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading, legal, risk, finance) to align deal terms with business requirements
• Track UK market trends, policy changes (CfD, REMA), and competitor activity
• Support pricing model development and contribute to new commercial offerings
• Represent the company at industry events and forums

• 5+ years' experience in energy trading, origination, or renewable PPA structuring
• A demonstrable track record of closing PPAs in the UK or European markets
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in pricing, risk management, and route to market structures
• Solid understanding of UK power markets, CfD frameworks, and regulation
• Excellent stakeholder management and deal negotiation skills
• Confident working in a fast paced, cross functional environment