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Senior PPA Originator

Posted 14 July 2020
Salary Flexible Depending on Experience
LocationGermany
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
ReferencePPA93
Contact NameAndrew Green

Job description

Overview

The Green Recruitment Company are assisting a large independent wind developer in their expansion by recruiting a Senior PPA Originator.

The Client

The client has a focus on the renewable and new technology space and innovates frequently in a highly competitive market; delivering state-of-the-art smart energy solutions and handling all aspects related to purchasing, selling and distributing energy.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the development of corporate PPA solutions from the offshore wind farms across global markets, with a focus on Germany and wider Europe
  • lead generation and customer management for prospective PPA clients
  • structure PPA solutions for offshore wind projects
  • develop and evaluate business cases
  • negotiate and close PPAs with a range of corporate clients.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a commercial or problem-solving based discipline (i.e. business, economics, engineering, etc.) or can demonstrate a strong understanding and reasoning of commercial principles
  • have substantial experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on renewable purchasing and revenue management
  • have experience negotiating and contracting corporate PPAs – this can be from the developer or purchaser’s side of the deal
  • possess excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish contacts in the market and develop effective relationships both externally and internally
  • possess good communication skills, enabling you to effectively contract and close deals.