Development Director - Energy Transition

Director, Commercial - Energy Transition

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Location: London

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: REQ_

ABOUT US:

Liberty Global is the world's largest international TV and broadband company, with headquarters in London, Amsterdam, and Denver and operations in various European countries under the consumer brands Virgin Media, Unitymedia, Telenet, and UPC. We invest in the infrastructure and digital platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the video, internet, and communications revolution. Our substantial scale and commitment to innovation enable us to develop market-leading products delivered through next-generation networks.

We're always looking for great talent that wants to Grow With Us.

If you're the kind of person who embraces change, challenges the status quo, and has a "sky's the limit" attitude, then our place is your place. Come and join us!

As part of our ongoing development of new business, we are starting a renewable energy business to supply energy and energy-related services to our Operating Companies. This role forms part of the founding team.

JOB PURPOSE

The Development and Commercial Lead role will lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders and, in particular, our partner(s) in the renewable sector to develop, structure, and deliver renewable energy projects to support the customers of Egg Power (OpCos and third parties under CPPAs). Initial ambition to secure 300 GWh of projects/CPPAs. Overtime, the Development and Commercial Lead role will support Egg Power onsite projects also.

The Development and Commercial Lead will play a significant part in the delivery of the business plan, taking the lead in a series of project bids, negotiations, and delivery. They will also join a growing management team with significant opportunity to contribute to the development of strategy and operational capability. The role will be entrepreneurial, hands-on, initially working with internal and external colleagues.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead renewable project development, commercial structuring, and delivery

• Lead energy project origination, development, commercial structuring, and delivery through market knowledge, expertise, own network, and experience.
• Accurate business investment modelling/decisions, evaluation, and diligence of renewable assets based on market information and internal models and their own network.
• Oversee maintenance and development of financial models and other tools.
• Lead bids and subsequent negotiation for procurement of new Wind and Solar renewable assets and future onsite energy projects.
• Lead commercial structuring of projects to deliver expected returns and risk/reward profile.
• Co-ordinate internal functions including Legal, Tax, Treasury.
• Understand regulatory, market, and operational risks for energy project investments.
• Identify issues and lead a learn/change/improve cycle based on our experience of multiple project bid cycles.
• Lead projects from acquisition to delivery.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Skills and Abilities

• Investment modelling of commercial debt/equity funded transactions.
• Deal transaction in energy or associated/similar markets.
• Commercial negotiation.
• Engagement with and commitment to ongoing learning about the evolving energy markets across Europe.
• Project management and team development skills, supporting anticipated ramp-up in team scope, need to support on-the-job learning about a multi-factor.
• Demonstrable training and experience in Excel modelling, also PowerPoint development and presentation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Experience of corporate Strategy, M&A, or associated roles.
• Commercial contract negotiation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES PREFERRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Batchelors or above in Engineering, Physics, Economics, or similar.
• Energy market experience essential.
• Experience of Private Equity or other Investment environments in the energy sector an advantage.
• Development experience of renewable energy projects essential.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing.
• Analytically strong and pragmatic with a long-term vision.
• Ability to apply sound business practices and work with senior management.
• Result driven, output-focused team player.
• Being able to build bridges and create support for improvements.
• Being able to translate budgets in business cases into operational impact assessments.
• Proactive and self-reliant/independent self-starter.
• Business modelling and knowledge of underlying drivers of growth.
• Fits into an ambitious, result-driven, down-to-earth culture.
• Strong organisational and operational skills, able to plan effectively, anticipate issues, and solve problems.
• Knowledge of USGAAP, Accounting principles & SOX guidelines.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.