Senior PPA Energy Markets & Commercial Analyst

Job Description

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 , 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.
• Produce market intelligence and insights to support senior leadership and investment decisions.

Commercial Structuring & Offtake

• 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.
• Support the commercial evaluation of co-location opportunities such as renewable + storage or private wire arrangements.

Project Development Support

• 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 , 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 , 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.