Senior Manager, Power Markets

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy. With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalise on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

This role will play a key role in developing the regional power market strategy for North and Central Europe which is a key geographical focus for our ambitious target to develop 25 GW by 2025.

To develop and implement strategy for offtake for projects in the development pipeline and optimise power monetisation for assets. Includes origination / sales and negotiation of PPA and other long-term offtake including complex and new structures and bidding strategy for government auctions. Multi country approach focused on developing partnership and relationships.

Ihre Aufgaben

Identifying and developing market opportunities with major energy users focusing on Italy, Poland, and, Greece and other European locations as agreed.

Identifying and responding to tenders for renewable energy from Corporate offtakers.

Build interest, identify and secure buyers for Corporate PPAs

Work with suppliers and other market participants to develop innovative routes to market to secure bankable revenue to support solar development.

Work with legal department, structured finance and other internal stakeholders to negotiate heads of terms & PPA contracts with clients

Liaise with structured finance, development and commercial management to create power marketing solutions that optimise funding opportunities and enable development

Understand developments in the European markets and energy policy and the impact these will have on Power marketing in order to keep Lightsource BP at the forefront of the market

Ihr Profil

Comprehensive knowledge of the European power markets is a must along utility scale renewables experience ideally including

Multiyear experience of negotiating Power Purchase Agreements in the relevant markets.

Successful track record of executing complex energy projects and/or transactions.

Strong good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

Experience presenting at many levels including internal and external stakeholders and speaking at events.

Experience

Deep experience in one or ideally more of the relevant power markets

Origination and negotiation of long-term power purchase agreements

Participation in renewable energy support auctions

Power trading and risk management

Personal qualities

Highly motivated individual who and can flourished in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English and either Italian or Greek.

Commercially driven, capable to leading complex negotiations

Present yourself with integrity, credibility and professionalism

Willing and able to travel across the Europe as required

Creative thinker who can find solutions, adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value