PPA Originator

8 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Scotland, GB... more
R0001126 PPA Originator (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

Nadara is looking for a PPA Originator that will support and deliver the companies Energy Markets strategy through Origination of physical Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and financial commodity contracts with corporates, utilities, Government and trading companies. The successful candidate will structure, negotiate, and manage negotiations with counterparties from inception to execution.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of Northern Europe Origination, the PPA Originator will:

  • Develop Nadara’s position in the market by identifying and cultivating Off-take opportunities.

  • Establish external relationships with C&I end users, Utilities, Public Sector entities etc.

  • Formulate tangible contract solutions across various markets and lead on contract creation and structures.

  • Lead internal / external PPA tendering  opportunities and collaborate on PPA deal structuring and negotiation to ensure the development of investable and bankable PPAs, culminating in contract execution.

  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments, including Finance, Legal, Development, and Technical teams.

  • Conduct workshops and meetings to facilitate market development and capitalize on opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, engineering, or a related field

  • +3 years experience in power origination role / energy markets.

  • Excellent knowledge of energy market dynamics, key stakeholders, risks and risk management principles, and standard products

  • Experience in contract negotiations of  PPA’s, Route to Market contracts, and  renewable certificates (ROCs, REGO, GOs) sales.

  • Strong analytical abilities and a keen commercial acumen

  • Customer-centric approach to business with excellent networking and interpersonal skills

  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian is a plus.

  • A collaborative and supportive attitude towards colleagues, with a strong emphasis on teamwork

Pay and benefits

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Renewable Energy providers in the world then please do get in touch with us!

Equality and equity

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!

What do we expect from you?

We expect from you passion, commitment and, most of all, the desire to learn in each activity you’re tasked with. We always look for enablers of growth!

Location:

Edinburgh_Ventient

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Subtype:

Regular