Senior PPA Energy Markets & Commercial Analyst
13 days ago
Edinburgh
We’re working with a fast-growing renewable energy developer looking to hire a Senior PPA Energy Markets & Commercial Analyst to help shape the commercial strategy behind a growing pipeline of renewable generation, battery storage and data centre projects. This role sits at the intersection of power market analysis, revenue modelling and commercial structuring, with a key focus on securing routes to market and negotiating offtake agreements. If you enjoy analysing how power markets evolve and turning that insight into bankable revenue strategies, this could be a great fit. The Role You’ll play a key role in analysing electricity market developments and supporting the structuring of commercial agreements that underpin project revenues. Key responsibilities include: Market Analysis & Insight • Monitor developments across GB power markets including wholesale markets, balancing markets, ancillary services and capacity mechanisms., • Track regulatory and market reforms that may impact project revenues., • Develop and maintain revenue stack models for renewable and battery storage projects., • Support the structuring and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other offtake arrangements., • Engage with utilities, energy traders and corporate offtakers to explore routes to market., • Evaluate commercial structures including merchant optimisation, tolling agreements and structured PPAs., • Provide commercial input to development teams on revenue potential and contracting strategy., • Support financial modelling with market assumptions and revenue projections., • Contribute to investment committee papers and project business cases. What They’re Looking For • 5+ years’ experience in GB power markets, ideally within renewable energy or energy infrastructure., • Experience supporting or participating in PPA or power offtake negotiations., • Strong understanding of electricity market revenue streams including wholesale markets, balancing markets and ancillary services., • Familiarity with renewable generation, battery energy storage and large energy demand assets such as data centres., • Strong analytical capability and commercial awareness., • Ability to communicate complex market dynamics to both commercial and technical stakeholders. Why This Role? You’ll join a team working on a significant development pipeline across renewable generation, storage and energy infrastructure — helping ensure projects secure robust, bankable revenue strategies in an evolving power market. If this sounds interesting, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation.