Renewable PPA Advisory Consultant

Green Recruitment Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in renewables is seeking a Renewable Energy Advisor to support businesses in achieving their Net-Zero goals. The role involves developing a network of Renewable Project Developers across Europe and engaging with corporate clients on renewable energy strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements, with strong client relationship management skills and knowledge of European energy markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements.
• Commercial and technical expertise in renewable energy project development.
• Strong client relationship management skills with confidence in engaging senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of reputable Renewable Project Developers.
• Engage with corporate clients to support stakeholder alignment.
• Offer market intelligence and regulatory insights on renewable transactions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Renewable energy transactions

Understanding of European energy markets

Technical expertise in renewable energy

Education

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

Job description

Our client, a leading advisory firm specializing in energy transition solutions, is seeking a Renewable Energy Advisor to support businesses in achieving their Net-Zero goals. This role plays a key part in driving corporate engagement with renewable energy solutions, leveraging innovation, technology, and expertise to enable emission reductions and effective energy management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a network of reputable Renewable Project Developers across Europe to facilitate Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and procurement of Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs).
• Apply and refine qualification methodologies to assess and select suitable developers and counterparties, ensuring comprehensive documentation of selection processes, risk assessments, and NDA agreements.
• Establish insights into partners’ project portfolios, pipelines, and business model requirements to contribute to successful renewable energy transactions.
• Engage with corporate clients to support stakeholder alignment and develop renewable energy strategies, including EAC purchasing strategies and risk management.
• Assist business development initiatives by providing expert knowledge on renewable energy instruments, market trends, and pricing structures.
• Stay up to date on emerging renewable energy solutions and frameworks from organizations such as SBTi, RE100, and CDP.
• Offer market intelligence and regulatory insights on renewable transactions, covering instruments such as offsite and onsite PPAs, Virtual PPAs, Certificate Purchasing Agreements, and Energy Attribute Certificates.
• Obtain price quotes for global EAC purchases and support procurement tracking and cancellation/redeeming processes in relevant country registries.
• Contribute to internal training and development initiatives to enhance team expertise.
• Participate in skills training and maintain certifications as required.
• Support other advisory services and corporate engagements as needed.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Number of renewable transactions supported.
• Contribution to advisory services’ gross margin on transactions.
• Growth of developer network meeting quality standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements.
• Commercial and technical expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations.
• Experience working with developers, investors, utilities, and corporate buyers in renewable energy transactions.
• Strong client relationship management skills with confidence in engaging senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of European energy markets, regulatory policies, and competitive dynamics.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic.
• High proficiency in English with international experience.