Renewable Energy Contracts Manager

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing Power Purchase Agreements and overseeing contracts related to renewable energy initiatives. Candidates should have strong contract negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £58,000, along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

26-30 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Annual health MOTs

Counselling services

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver effective solutions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Oversee contracts related to behind-the-meter generation and biomethane export.
• Manage Thames Water's current PPAs and ensure effective operation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial acumen

Microsoft Excel/Office skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Renewable Energy Contracts Manager - 14-month fixed-term contract. At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to over 16 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. As the UK's largest water company, we're delivering life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive.

We're currently seeking a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role within our Energy & Carbon team, managing and procuring renewable energy contracts that support Thames Water's hedging strategy and budget planning.

What you'll be doing as a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager

• Lead the management of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) - from tender through to delivery.
• Oversee contracts relating to behind-the-meter generation (e.g. solar), biomethane export, and demand flexibility schemes.
• Manage Thames Water's current PPAs, acting as the key stakeholder contact and ensuring effective operation.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Energy & Carbon Management team on projects that reduce energy use, costs, and carbon emissions.
• Maintain robust contract monitoring, compliance, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to optimise agreements, mitigate risks, and deliver financial and operational benefits.

Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Working hours

Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

Essential experience

• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex contracts, with strong knowledge of contract compliance.
• Experience in contract negotiation, including identifying financial and legal risks.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Office skills and the ability to analyse, interpret, and present data clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver effective solutions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Desirable experience

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have or bring:

• Previous experience in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of energy contract management and procurement of PPAs.
• Power BI capabilities.
• Project Management qualifications.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £50,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.