Senior Commercial Manager

Green Recruitment Company; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager/PPA Originator to drive commercial growth and shape the future of fair energy. This pivotal role requires proven experience in energy trading and PPA origination, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build a portfolio of generators and offtakers. Flexible engagement options including contract or permanent roles are available, along with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus and equity opportunities

Self-designed commission structure

Flexible working arrangements

Optional workspace access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy trading, PPA origination, or commercial management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (especially P442 and P441).
• Ability to bring or build a portfolio of generators and offtakers.

Responsibilities

• Originate and grow an initial portfolio targeting ~100 GWh in Year 1.
• Develop and commercialise bespoke energy tariffs.
• Drive generator and offtaker acquisition, leveraging existing relationships.
• Ensure compliance with P442 and P441 frameworks.
• Collaborate with tech and legal teams to optimise commercial readiness.

Skills

Energy trading experience

PPA origination skills

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are a new market entrant backed by a renewable fund, building a platform to decarbonise, democratise, and decentralise energy. Our model enables peer-to-peer renewable energy trading, connecting small generators with commercial and industrial customers under transparent, traceable contracts.

We are creating a native half-hourly verifiable transaction system for non-commodity charges, unlocking dynamic private energy networks and bespoke tariffs. With strong tech and legal foundations, we are scaling fast to lead the next wave of the renewable revolution.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager/PPA Originator to spearhead commercial growth and portfolio development. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, innovative environment and wants to shape the future of fair energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and grow an initial portfolio targeting ~100 GWh in Year 1.

• Develop and commercialise bespoke energy tariffs.

• Drive generator and offtaker acquisition, leveraging existing relationships.

• Ensure compliance with P442 and P441 frameworks, enabling exempt supply and localised trading pools.

• Collaborate with tech and legal teams to optimise commercial readiness.

• Design and implement your own commission structure and team incentives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in energy trading, PPA origination, or commercial management within the UK power market.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (especially P442 and P441).

• Ability to bring or build a portfolio of generators and offtakers.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of delivering growth.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus + equity.

• Self-designed commission structure.

• Flexible engagement (contract or permanent).

• Fully remote working with optional workspace access.

• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a next-generation energy platform.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation industry shift.

• Work with a team committed to fairness, transparency, and sustainability.

• Help scale a platform that delivers 20–50% better returns for generators and 10–20% savings for businesses, backed by smart contracts and REGO traceability.