Head of Energy Markets for AI-Driven Data Centers

The Green Recruitment Company.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Head of Energy Markets to design and lead the energy commercial strategy at the intersection of renewable power, storage, and hyperscale data centres. You will shape grid-park integration and lead complex PPAs and private-wire structures for cost-effective, low-carbon power delivery.

This is a high-visibility, strategic role with cross-functional responsibility across energy procurement, risk, and commercial negotiations, reporting to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Deep experience in energy markets and power procurement.
• Proven ability to structure and close complex PPAs and electricity supply agreements.
• Strong understanding of wholesale power markets and renewable economics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a market-leading energy procurement and optimisation strategy across battery storage and data centre assets.
• Structure and negotiate complex energy agreements: Physical and virtual PPAs, sleeve and synthetic PPAs, private wire arrangements, and behind-the-meter supply.
• Lead negotiations with generators, utilities, traders, developers and network operators; develop pricing and supply models for hyperscale customers.
• Maintain market intelligence on regulatory change, grid reform, and renewable supply dynamics; assess risk and hedging needs.
• Lead the energy markets capability across the organisation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Energy markets

Power trading

Renewables

Infrastructure finance

Commercialisation

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Head of Energy Markets to design and lead the energy commercial strategy at the intersection of renewable power, storage, and hyperscale data centres. You will shape grid-park integration and lead complex PPAs and private-wire structures for cost-effective, low-carbon power delivery.

This is a high-visibility, strategic role with cross-functional responsibility across energy procurement, risk, and commercial negotiations, reporting to senior leadership