Renewable Energy Contracts Manager

Renewable Energy Contracts Manager - 14-month fixed-term contract

At Thames Water, we supply 2.6 billion litres of water to over 16 million customers. We are hiring a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager to support our Energy & Carbon team, managing contracts that align with Thames Water's hedging strategy and budget planning.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the management of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) from tender through to delivery.
• Oversee contracts for behind the meter generation (e.g. solar), biomethane export, and demand flexibility schemes.
• Act as the key stakeholder contact for Thames Water's current PPAs, ensuring effective operation.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Energy & Carbon Management team on projects that reduce energy use, costs, and carbon emissions.
• Maintain robust contract monitoring, compliance, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to optimise agreements, mitigate risks, and deliver financial and operational benefits.

Base location

Hybrid - Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB

Working hours

36 hours, Monday to Friday

What you should bring Essential experience

• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex contracts, with strong knowledge of contract compliance.
• Experience in contract negotiation, identifying financial and legal risks.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Office skills, able to analyse, interpret, and present data clearly.
• Strong problem solving skills, able to deliver effective solutions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, building relationships at all levels.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of energy contract management and procurement of PPAs.
• Power BI capabilities.
• Project Management qualifications.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary from £50,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.