Investment Director (BESS)

The Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean power developer in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to lead their commercial and investment functions. This role offers the opportunity to shape revenue strategies and engage with senior stakeholders while driving the energy transition. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial operations within renewable energy, specifically in battery storage and project finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in commercial, finance, investments, or transactions in renewable energy.
• Strong financial modelling skills, proficiency in MS Office and Excel, experience in macro/VBA.
• Proven expertise in offtake agreements and project finance structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial modelling and strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements for BESS projects.
• Develop competitive off-take bidding strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Commercial Director to lead and support commercial, investment, and project finance functions within a leading clean power/battery developer in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive commercial strategies that maximise revenue, create significant value across a diverse project portfolio, and transform assets into a high-quality platform. The role offers high impact, exposure to senior stakeholders, and market leaders. As part of the Leadership Team, the Commercial Director will lead a talented team, engage in influential negotiations, and contribute to accelerating the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making
   • Lead and support financial modelling at project and corporate levels.
   • Oversee the preparation of financial analysis to inform key commercial decision-making.
   • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, present recommendations to the Investment Committee, and support key investment processes.
   • Ensure adherence to investment protocols for streamlined decision-making and alignment with corporate strategy.
2. Contracts Management
   • Develop, support negotiations, and manage commercial agreements for BESS projects, including EPC, O&M, and supply chain contracts.
   • Ensure contract compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
   • Coordinate with legal teams to mitigate risks and resolve contractual disputes.
   • Track commercial performance metrics, ensuring financial targets and contractual obligations are met.
   • Recommend optimization strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance revenue streams.
3. Offtake Strategy and Commercial Negotiations
   • Develop and execute competitive off-take bidding and negotiation strategies, securing hedge, off-take, and similar contracts with market participants.
   • Provide guidance on structuring optimal hedge terms, contract duration, revenue mix, and risk management strategies.
   • Ensure all hedge agreements align with corporate strategy, financial goals, and market forecasts.
4. Project Finance and Corporate Reporting
   • Manage project finance transactions, including due diligence and advisor management.
   • Oversee the preparation and review of loan compliance certificates and lender reports.
   • Provide reports and analysis to the Board and Capital Partners.
5. Team Leadership and Development
   • Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of investment and commercial professionals.
   • Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
6. Cross-Team Integration and Operational Excellence
   • Promote synergy across project development, delivery, asset management, legal, and finance teams.
   • Drive initiatives to enhance process efficiency and strategic alignment.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial, finance, investments, or transactions within utility-scale renewable energy (ideally BESS).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience in project finance structures.
• Excellent financial modelling skills, with proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and macro/VBA.
• Experience in greenfield development projects in renewable energy, particularly battery storage, solar, and wind.
• Proven expertise in offtake agreements across multiple markets.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a commercial approach.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and lead a high-performing team.