Our global client is a looking for an Energy Procurement Manager / Consultant to join their team on a contract basis.
We are seeking a highly experienced contractor with deep expertise in energy markets, commercial strategy, and stakeholder engagement to lead a strategic review and refresh of our energy procurement and trading approach. This role will be pivotal in shaping future energy contracting models, ensuring financial robustness, and aligning with sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate the current day-ahead and hedged energy strategy, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
* Analyse market and risk factor changes since the strategys inception, providing recommendations for adaptation.
* Review the existing consultancy delivery model and assess alternative models (e.g., agency-based), including risk mitigation and exit strategies.
* Conduct early market engagement with potential service providers and assess suitability for future delivery.
* Benchmark against peer institutions and other comparable organisations with similar estate profiles and energy volumes, including delivery models and average pricing.
* Refresh and align trading principles to seasonal trading cycles and market conditions.
* Extend existing power and gas contracts, recommending a rolling term structure to optimise flexibility and value.
* Define and explain contract transfer principles to support future delivery models.
* Review the suitability and potential of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for long-term energy sourcing.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in UK energy markets, including trading, procurement, and regulatory frameworks.
* Strong financial acumen, with the ability to model scenarios, assess risk, and advise on commercial decisions.
* Demonstrated gravitas and credibility to engage and influence senior boards and committees.
* Experience in contract negotiation and extension, particularly in energy supply and trading.
* Familiarity with green energy funding, PPAs, and sustainability-linked financial instruments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Our client would be looking for a candidate day rate of £500.00 to £550.00 per day Inside IR35 however, would be open for higher day rates.
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.
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