Portfolio Manager - Development Portfolio Management (12-month FTC)

Worklane GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is leading the renewable energy development space, managing a large cross-country portfolio and supporting decision-making for value creation. This role focuses on commercial management, governance, and strategic oversight across an expanding Europe-wide development portfolio.

You will partner with developers and fund managers to maximise portfolio value, drive exits, and ensure robust governance, reporting and KPI delivery across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of multiple development pipelines, close collaboration with developers to deliver investment objectives and progress milestones to ready to build.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Investment management

Portfolio management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Renewables assets

Job description

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need many more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £8 billion in renewable energy assets.

We are committed to delivering best-in-class responsible investment activity, offering like-minded investors the means and products to invest their capital sustainably. It is our ambition to change the entire energy lifecycle and make every green electron matter, delivering the best outcomes for customers, investors, the environment and society, accelerating the transition to net zero.

The Development Portfolio Management Team at OEGEN is in charge of delivering our development investments and works hand in hand with developers to deliver on the investment cases in changing commercial and market dynamics..

Your mission will be to make our large development portfolio across Europe a huge success. It spans different maturity stages (from early stage land to ready to build) and five countries.

We are looking for someone who is very commercially minded, understands renewables development, loves data and communicates clearly with the team and senior stakeholders. The board directors and fund managers will rely on you to support them in decision making and value creation for portfolio companies.

You will be in charge of value maximisation of projects through their development journey (from early stage to ready to build) and lead on exits.

This is a 12-month FTC ideally starting by the end of October.

What you'll do

Commercial Management:

• Be responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build.
• Be the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines.
• Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit.
• Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers).
• Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance.

Governance Oversight:

• Be responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised.
• Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards.

Team Leadership and Support:

• Work within a team of commercial managers and will role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives.
• Be responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs.

What you'll need

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives delivery.
• To be a pro-active and self-starting senior team member who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, project management, data and reporting.
• Experience in establishing and managing corporate governance structures.
• Experience managing and driving strategic initiatives for a portfolio of businesses/developers with renewable assets
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group.
• Preferably but not mandatory experience in sales of renewables energy assets (development, in construction or operational).

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were named theUK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in thetop ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Our Group CEO, Greg has recordeda podcast about our cultureand how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in thetop 10 companies for senior leadership

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.