PPA Origination Manager

What do we rely on at ENCAVIS? The sun. The wind. And on you.

Welcome to Encavis Our world is all about the power of the sun, the wind and the more than 400 people across our group who are working together to shape the energy system of the future in order to ensure a sustainable energy supply for future generations.

ENCAVIS Management GmbH & Co. KG is the holding company of Elbe BidCo GmbH, one of Europe's leading electricity producers from renewable energies. We operate a broadly diversified portfolio of over 330 onshore wind farms, ground-mounted solar plants and battery storage facilities in 13 European countries with an installed capacity of more than 3.8 GW. And best of all, we are continuing to grow Our subsidiaries, Stern Energy SpA, which operates throughout Europe as a specialist in technical services for photovoltaic systems, and Encavis Asset Management AG, which specialises in supporting institutional investors, complement our portfolio.

What does this mean for you? The opportunity to make a difference, to shape and change things. As part of a multinational team that enjoys helping to make the energy transition a success.

There are many reasons to join Encavis – but our ambition to more than double our wind and solar fleet in the next years speaks for itself What awaits you here? A diverse range of tasks in a team where you will quickly take on a key role in negotiating long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), preparing decision-making foundations, and continuously optimizing our internal processes – all while closely collaborating with other departments.

Your sunny outlook:

• You will structure and negotiate long-term PPAs for individual projects or project portfolios from our European pipeline
• You will also prepare and coordinate PPA tender processes for projects in our pipeline, as well as handle and prepare offers for incoming PPA tenders
• You will work closely with the Investment, Project Finance, Legal, Energy Portfolio Management, and Energy Risk Management teams to ensure that PPAs are financeable and fit within our portfolio strategy
• You will report and present your negotiation outcomes to internal committees to facilitate business decisions
• You will analyze developments in electricity markets, monitor long-term price trends, and build new relationships with industrial customers in our core markets

We'll get wind of that soon:

• A degree in business administration, engineering, economics, mathematics and physical sciences or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in energy trading, energy sales or energy procurement, preferably with a focus on renewable energy
• A proven track record in evaluating, structuring, and negotiating long-term PPAs or comparable complex commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical skills
• A deep understanding of the fundamentals of European electricity markets, market participants, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong analytical perspective
• Knowledge of industrial energy procurement and sales processes, combined with strong numerical and analytical skills, self-motivation, and a commitment to quality
• A team player with high flexibility and a positive attitude, even in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills in English. German, Spanish, or Italian highly desirable

What we offer:

 
Employee Assistance Program

Individual counselling and coaching by the Fürstenberg Institute

 
Professional & personal development

Comprehensive onboarding, individual training opportunities, language courses, development programmes

 
Culture & Cooperation

Small and large corporate and team events, Giving Back Week, Sustainability Working Group

 
Health & well-being

Health platform machtfit (including health budget), health weeks, free drinks and fruits

 
Lunch offer (only in Hamburg)

Subsidised meals in the office in Hamburg

 
Employee Bonuses

Finder's Fee for new colleagues

 
Employee Discount

Use of Corporate Benefits

 
Mobility

Takeover of the Deutschlandticket and subsidised JobRad

 
Office room for animals (only in Hamburg)

Possibility to bring a pet to a specially reserved office if the care of a pet cannot be guaranteed

 
Great Location

Office space next to the river Elbe, easily accessible by bus and train

 
Provision & insurance

Employer subsidy for company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance, group accident insurance free of charge, subsidy for computer glasses

 
Work-Life-Balance

Flexible working & mobile office (up to 50%), 30 days holiday (+1 day each for Christmas and New Year's Eve)

Does that sound good?

Then we look forward to getting to know you

Contact:

Artur Rychter

People & Culture Business Partner

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