Market Access & Settlements Manager

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A major Offshore Wind Developer is seeking a Market Access & Settlements Manager in Edinburgh. The candidate will manage market access, oversee settlements, and ensure compliance with regulations. Required qualifications include 5-10+ years of experience in the renewable energy field and a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to strategic projects in the offshore wind sector.

Qualifications

5-10+ years of experience in offshore wind or renewable energy.
Strong understanding of energy markets in the UK.
Proven track record in dealing with governments or utilities.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Elexon BSC accession process.
Negotiate and execute pre-energisation supply agreements.
Oversee operational delivery of secured CfDs.

Skills

Experience in offshore wind or renewable energy

Understanding of energy markets in the UK

Dealing with utilities and corporate offtakers

Familiarity with supply chain development

Experience with offshore grid development

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, or related field

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Market Access & Settlements Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in The United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Elexon BSC accession process, including authorised persons, party role registration, BMU registration, and credit cover requirements.
Secure any required waivers or testing approvals.
Oversee appointment and coordination with Meter Operator Agent
Manage installation, testing, and registration of SVA and CVA metering in compliance with CoP requirements.
Ensure alignment of metering, aggregation rules, and data flows.
Negotiate and execute pre-energisation supply agreements.
Manage existing PPAs with ESB and SSE, including:
Scheduling and dispatch coordination.
Settlement and reconciliation of Balancing Mechanism revenues.
Interface with trading desks to optimise offtake revenue.
Oversee operational delivery of secured CfDs, including reporting, settlement, and compliance with Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) obligations.
Develop and deliver strategies for participation in the Capacity Market and ancillary services markets to maximise revenues
Maintain and update market entry action plans and trackers.
Ensure all interlinked processes remain on schedule and compliant with relevant codes and standards.
Define and implement settlement processes and trading strategies in collaboration with offtakers.
Oversee system integration and software interface requirements for BM participation, settlement, and PPA/CfD delivery.
Ensure readiness for live operations post-energisation and ongoing operational excellence across all contracted and merchant revenue streams.
Work closely with procurement and development teams to identify local supply chain opportunities, contribute to local content strategies, and support stakeholder engagement.
Assess and manage commercial risks related to revenue models, offtake structures, grid access, and policy changes.
Liaise with development, finance, legal, and external stakeholders to align commercial inputs across the lifecycle of offshore wind projects

Requirements

5-10+ years of experience in offshore wind or renewable energy, with a focus on route to market, PPAs, CfDs, or commercial strategy.
Strong understanding of energy markets in the UK.
Proven track record in dealing with utilities, corporate offtakers, or government entities.
Familiarity with local supply chain development, industrial policy considerations, and content requirements.
Experience with offshore grid development, interconnection, and TSO engagement.
Bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, economics, energy policy, or a related field

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