Manager / Senior Manager, M&A and Project Finance

SEMBCORP UTILITIES SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead project finance and M&A efforts. This role requires extensive experience in infrastructure financing and a strong capability to build analytical financial models, with a focus on delivering impactful projects in energy transition.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in project finance or M&A.
• Deal list required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financing for greenfield and brownfield investments.
• Drive execution of M&A and JV transactions.
• Build and manage financial models.

Skills

Excel-based modelling skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Gas & Related Services

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

About the role

With an expanding portfolio in South East Asia and the Middle East, we are looking for a commercially sharp and resourceful professional to support and lead the charge in delivering high-value projects through Project Financing, M&A, and structured investment models. This position will sit within the BD & Investment Management team and reports to the VP of M&A and Project Finance (GRS).

Why join us?

• Contribute to real-world energy security and transition projects with scale and impact
• Rare opportunity to build deep expertise and a well-rounded investment skill set in the evolving energy and utilities landscape – linking strategic thinking to commercial outcomes
• Work on both platform-level and asset-level deals across diverse geographies
• Join a purpose-driven, high-performance team with a growth mindset

Key responsibilities

Project Finance & Capital Structuring

• Lead and drive the financing of the division’s greenfield and brownfield investments, in co-ordination with cross-functional and cross-border project teams, as well as external advisors and vendors where necessary
• Build, audit, and manage robust financial models for the above to support debt sizing, sculpting, covenant testing, distribution mechanics and upside/downside scenarios
• End-to-end project execution, including evaluation of project risks, bankability and returns, deal structuring, preparation of investment proposals for senior management approvals, due diligence, negotiation and documentation, and financial close
• Develop and manage relationships with debt market players, including commercial lenders, multilaterals and Export Credit Agencies, legal firms, and other advisors and consultants
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the competency of junior team members to strengthen the in-house project financing, deal structuring and financial modelling capabilities

Transaction Origination & Execution

• With support from senior colleagues, take the lead on day-to-day execution of M&A and JV transactions by project-managing the day-to-day activities and coordinating all parties involved
• Lead the development of in-house financial modelling and junior financial modelling resource and undertake valuation assignments for the division’s greenfield investments and brownfield platforms/assets
• Manage transaction workstreams: due diligence, transaction documentation, financial close
• Coordinate inputs across commercial, legal, ESG, technical, financial, tax, and treasury functions to ensure smooth approvals and execution

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 6 – 10 years in infrastructure project finance / advisory / M&A / BD or other roles (with strong modelling experience). Please provide deal list
• Exposure to power or energy infrastructure is a plus

Skills/ Competencies & Preferred Characteristics

• Strong and advanced Excel-based modelling skills (DCF, DSCR, equity IRR, debt waterfalls) with ability to build and audit complex models: VBA is a plus
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, team-player, growth mindset, resourceful, strong communicator and negotiator, self-motivated and proactive, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviors that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!