Commercial Manager
Highview Power, Spain
Job Description
Highview Power is a small but growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.
Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.
This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.
Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.
About the Role
The Commercial Manager will work alongside Highview’s resident Country Manager for Iberia to assess the Iberian energy landscape and eligibility of storage projects for EU funding in order to articulate and promote the business case for LAES in respect of specific projects. Additionally, the Commercial Manager will act as project manager as and when required.
In return, Highview Power will provide the successful candidate with training and development opportunities, competitive salary. and the chance to join us while we build a cleaner, greener, better future for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and assess business cases working closely with multiple functions including Engineering, Procurement, Oamp;M and Finance
- Identify revenue streams and providers
- Assess the competitiveness of the LAES comparing alternatives
- Review project location suitability and provide alternatives if required
- Identify key project costs
- Develop key sensitivities and a risk matrix
- Identify and navigate regulatory hurdles in the way of commercialising LAES projects
- Negotiate partnership agreements securing a development and equity role for HVP
- Evaluate bankability identifying and actioning any measures required to make a project bankable
- Support and deputise for the project manager across multiple projects
- Prioritise projects according to clear and reasoned methodology
- Manage project progress through various milestones within Highview
- Produce regular progress reports for specific projects
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of general tasks and duties, and that the job description may be subject to changes according to the requirements of the organisation. The job holder will be expected to complete all tasks within his/her level of skill and ability.
Requirements
Essential
- Degree qualified in Business, Energy or Engineering
- Fluency in Spanish
- Significant experience gained from a commercial role within the energy industry where you have been involved in delivering Power Generation, Renewable Energy or Energy Storage projects to financial close
Desirable
- Project Management qualifications
- Project Management experience
The Commercial Manager will have a genuine interest in the environment, sustainability and renewable energy.
Benefits
- The chance to make a difference!
- Competitive salary
- Share options
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave
- Auto enrolment pension (after 3 months’ service)
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work loan
- Training amp; development opportunities