Project Director - Joint Venture, Hydrogen

Octopus Energy

3800

London, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2022-12-07

Category: energy

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Director

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About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

A unique opportunity for a project development professional to co-lead an innovative joint-venture, working on behalf of leading UK clean energy investors to deliver some of the UK’s first industrial green hydrogen projects. The HYRO joint venture has been established between Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) and RES UK & Ireland

As the Project Director, you will be expected to take a lead role in structured working groups with the JV partner (RES), to take a lead role in decisions made for the JV (alongside the RES lead), and to interface with the board and report key recommendations.

You’ll also be responsible for developing a one-team high-performance culture and ensuring the team is built to deliver a successful joint venture

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

What you'll do

Lead the origination of new customer (offtaker) relationships

Develop and maintaining existing and new relationships throughout the project delivery stages

Lead development of an origination strategy with understanding of sectors and organisations which are suitable for hydrogen applications

Identification, screening, and development pipelining of new sites for green hydrogen projects originated either through customer-led or site-led methods (interfacing with the RES team to deliver this)

Provide technical oversight on behalf of Octopus with core delivery led by RES (with external parties for appropriate roles)

Negotiate and conclude hydrogen offtake agreements

Manage the JV budget and other commercial aspects of project development

Lead the investor/HYRO interface

Oversee project modelling, valuation, impact of commercials

What you'll need

Knowledge and experience working with/for renewable energy developers and investors

Experience in hydrogen is desirable but not essential

Familiarity and experience with investment committee governance and processes strongly preferred

Knowledge and experience of key development risks that should be considered by any investor, with the ability to communicate these risks clearly and recommend mitigations

Experience with the origination, development, and structuring of offtake contracts (such as power or gas)

Ability to originate and develop customer relationships

Project management capability and track record in managing/delivering complex projects

Experience working with regulators and/or government departments focused on energy (desirable but not essential)

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