Renewable Energy Contracts Manager

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Job title: Renewable Energy Contracts Manager (Ref 42485) Division: Finance & Commercial Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type: Fixed term/Secondment Full/Part-time: Full-time Salary: £50,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience Grade: B Closing date: 29/10/2025

Renewable Energy Contracts Manager - 14-month fixed-term contract.

At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to over 16 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. As the UK's largest water company, we're delivering life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive.

We're currently seeking a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role within our Energy & Carbon team, managing and procuring renewable energy contracts that support Thames Water's hedging strategy and budget planning.

What you'll be doing as a Renewable Energy Contracts Manager

• Lead the management of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) - from tender through to delivery.
• Oversee contracts relating to behind-the-meter generation (e.g. solar), biomethane export, and demand flexibility schemes.
• Manage Thames Water's current PPAs, acting as the key stakeholder contact and ensuring effective operation.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Energy & Carbon Management team on projects that reduce energy use, costs, and carbon emissions.
• Maintain robust contract monitoring, compliance, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to optimise agreements, mitigate risks, and deliver financial and operational benefits.

Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

Essential experience
The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex contracts, with strong knowledge of contract compliance.
• Experience in contract negotiation, including identifying financial and legal risks.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Office skills and the ability to analyse, interpret, and present data clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver effective solutions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have or bring:

• Previous experience in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of energy contract management and procurement of PPAs.
• Power BI capabilities.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £50,000 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to support health and wellbeing and finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.