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Power Purchase Agreements Structurer

Posted 27 November 2023
Salary Up to €90,000 plus bonus
LocationGermany
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy Supply & Trading
ReferencePPAW - AL
Contact NameAlex Lukas

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company are working with a leading EU energy generator that develops and builds wind and solar farms as well as battery and hydrogen projects worldwide. For more than 25 years, their in-house specialist departments have been providing all steps of project development and implementation: from site assessment, planning, engineering, permitting and financing to construction, grid connection, operational management and maintenance. A future worth living for future generations is our overarching goal.

Our PPA department is a dynamic, creative and innovative team. Our aim is to rethink and redesign the route to market for various types of renewable energies, working towards a world of direct supply agreements with industrial companies and PPAs. We need you to push the energy transition in the EU to the next level.

The Role

  • Be part of internal “Centre of Expertise” for energy related contracts and offtake agreements in Europe 

  • Be first sparring partner for our PPA Originators to help with PPA structures and offers in Germany and other European markets

  • Build up an understanding of and track relevant regulatory changes on route-to-market options, market design topics, and general legal frames to derive their impact on the project pipeline

  • Lead and steer structuring and negotiation of energy related commercial agreements (as well as accompanying contracts) with all types of risk-taking counterparties, e.g. utilities or corporates, as well as service providers across Europe

  • Collaborate with internal finance and development teams to be up to date on the status of the project pipeline in each country and align on electricity (+ all other revenue streams) sales strategy 

  • Be the bridge between the PPA department and internal legal team as well as external legal support to ensure all contractual aspects are optimised from the company's point of view and compliant with industry and legal standards.

The Person

  • Relevant work experience in a commercial or contract management role in the energy industry 

  • Understanding of the European power market framework and German power market

  • Track-record of successfully closed contracts (power supply, standard power, GOs, PPAs) 

  • Fluent in English and German in spoken and written. 

  • Passionate about renewable energies and storage 

  • Self-driven, solution oriented and hands-on mentality

Don't match all the qualifications?

They are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're interested in a position, apply - even if your previous work experience doesn't match all the qualifications. You could be just the right candidate for this or any other position!

Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

    Employee Benefits

  • Flexible Working Hours

  • Mobile Work

  • Continuing Training

  • Job Bike

  • Kitchens with free Coffee and Tea

  • Employees Events

  • Environmental Bonus

  • EGYM Wellpass

  • Charging Station

  • Paid Vacation and Flex Days

  • 30 Days Leave (+1 Day Each at Carnival/Christmas Eve)

  • Premium Insurance (covers private accidents)

  • Life Insurance

  • Health Care

  • 13th month salary