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Role :  Asset Development – Regional Director

Reporting to: Asset Development Director

Location: Australia

 About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, USA. We are currently looking for a  Asset Development – Regional Director  – Front and Behind the Meter BESS Utility assets for  Australia location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

• The successful candidate for this role will be tasked with enabling GridBeyond to grow a portfolio of Standalone, Co-located Utility-scale, Behind the Meter and Community batteries in
• Supporting our continued success as a market-leading aggregation & optimisation service provider.
• Australia is a fast growing market for Utility Scale Batteries and the successful candidate will sell the GridBeyond products and services to batteries utilized in other territories

The role will offer significant scope for growth for the successful candidate

What are we looking for

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Understanding the opportunities across all available markets to maximize revenue for BESS target sector identified above in Australia.
• Develop and progressing a sales pipeline in Salesforce of existing operational and to be built assets in key states.
• Organizing face to face and remote meetings with key targets, and other market participants to enable sales success.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key decision makers and manage relationships with senior stakeholders using recognisable engagement mapping techniques such as Miller Heiman or equivalent.
• Support the wider business understanding the Australian Battery market and the required product evolution to support sales success.
• Work with your direct management team to originate PPA solutions to support business success.
• Build qualitative strategic account plans to clearly present a path to success.
• Supporting and progressing the development of market solutions in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
• Ensure CRM system is fully updated and all information pertaining to sales leads and activity is entered at least weekly.
• Run through territory planning calls and weekly sales reviews from CRM database highlighting risks and opportunities from activity entered into the CRM system.
• Ensure that all monthly sales review material is in place for the Leadership team to evaluate at the monthly sales review.
• Identifying opportunities to create additional cross-offerings and synergies based on client /industry demand.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS:

• A strong understanding of the Australia UK energy markets, and experience of FCAS and Power Trading would be welcome but not essential
• A proven track record of delivering results within the Australian Energy industry.
• A self starter who is able to work of their own initiative to enable business success
• Commercial aptitude, with experience contributing to business strategy by identifying and pursuing market opportunities
• The ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders including those in sales and operational functions and most importantly to board level with actionable summary reporting.

 What you will have

Other Key Skills

• The successful individual will feel comfortable within a fast paced, engaging, technology scale up and will have the ability to work flexibly across a range of responsibilities.
• Ability to distill large documents, publications, training material into key strategic and commercial takeaways for management.
• Capability to plan, work to and project manage plans to ensure key deadlines for the business are met through engaging interdepartmental teams
• Commercial understanding to assess impact of changes in the market
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to seek out key market contacts.

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer

Company Vision & Mission

 Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and   solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

 Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

 Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role : Software Developer – Controls

Reporting to: Engineering lead & System Architect

Location: Cork or Dublin ( Hybrid working model)

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a leader in smart grid technology – offering Demand Response, Frequency Response and Load Shifting services. The smart grid is the next generation electricity network. Its aim is to use any energy resource connected to the grid—from residential to large industrial loads—to ensure a flexible and adaptive response to the changing energy needs of the grid. This fast paced and evolving area requires new solutions to be developed to meet the needs of the end customer and the evolving energy grid.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

Role

We are seeking a candidate to join our Development Team and contribute to GridBeyond’s Smart Grid Platform development building scalable applications for SCADA of a distributed network of assets, building their knowledge of demand side management, energy services, software development best practices, data processing, development through the Microsoft development frameworks such as the .NET framework and Azure Cloud.

The candidate will be mentored by key experienced members of the Control and Grid Services software development team.

The candidate will also be provided with personal development training opportunities to build up knowledge of software development practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a creative developer passionate about building excellent software. This candidate will work in our Controls team, working in an agile development environment and contribute to GridBeyond’s Smart Grid Platform development through programming, analysis, design, implementation, and delivery of software applications. The candidate will use best industry practice to meet business needs and will be core to the development and delivery of solutions for GridBeyond’s customers and clients. The candidate will work closely with the System Architect to get an understanding of the technology and the domain.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop software applications as part of our Virtual Power Plant platform – focusing on the layer where our backend controls platform interacts with SCADA / PLC systems on the customer site.
• Responsible for programming, implementation, documentation, maintenance, and support of systems application software in adherence with GridBeyond’s standards, processes, and best practices.
• Work with other team members to collaborate on the design and implementation of system functions.
• Document software programs per Software Development Best Practices.
• Contribute ideas to help ensure that required standards and processes are in place and actively look for opportunities to enhance and innovate solutions and improve process efficiency.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong knowledge of energy domain principles; kW, kWh, frequency, voltage
• Interest or understanding of automation or control systems principles, feedback / feedforward loops, set point level control, PID, PLC’s, SCADA, digital signal processing such as low/High pass filters, frequency, or time domain functions.
• Any programming experience and a desire to develop this skill set further, preferably C#, Java, VB.Net or similar.
• Strong analytical background
• Ability to innovate and develop new approaches to complex design problems.

Technologies Used

• Technologies: .NET Core/Standard/Framework, SQL, Data Lake, Event Hubs, Redis Relational databases, Microsoft Azure, SCADA, REST, and SOAP APIs.
• Tools: Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, GIT, Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud, Windows Server.
• Core Programming languages: C#

Ideally you will have

A qualification in Physics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Information Technology, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or other energy-related field is highly desirable.

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Experience programming PLC’s and knowledge of Process control
• Understanding of network concepts (TCP/IP)
• Experience working in an energy related industry

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Nearby café and restaurants to grab your meals or coffee
• Maternity and Paternity paid leaves
• Educational Assistance after six months service
• Cycle to work scheme

● Duration: Indefinite duration

● Type: Full time

● Flexible working hours and environment

● Opportunities for professional growth and career development

● Collaborative and innovative work environment

● Employee Referrals Bonuses

● Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role : Regional Director – UK

Reporting to: Managing Director/CCO

Location: UK – Home based with Travel

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, USA. We are currently looking for a Regional Director for UK location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

• The successful candidate for this role will be tasked with driving GridBeyond’s continued growth within behind the meter flexibility markets in the UK.
• The roles primary focus will be to secure new business within key C&I sectors, monetizing flexibility through ancillary services, capacity market and wholesale trading.
• Work closely with the business development team to strategize and effectively target new customers for each of GridBeyond’s key growth deliverables: Ancillary Services, Capacity Market, Funded Solar / Battery, Multi Sites, Risk Management & Net Zero
• This will be achieved through sector specific targeting and strategic account targeting, utilising account plans with top 10’s continuously worked and recycled, supported by marketing and business development teams.
• Would be advantageous to have experience of selling Solar PV and Storage into the large commercial estate, retail chains and large industrial user sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Understanding of how you optimise flexibility across all available markets to maximise revenue, monetise flexibility, arbitrage and energy risk management in the UK, Further a high level of understanding of the associated support schemes such as the Capacity Market.
• Directly developing, managing and taking ownership for the sales pipeline
• Market engagement, organizing sales meetings with prospects and clients, key stakeholders, and other market participants to influence and identify opportunities to win Utility scale battery contracts to GridBeyond.
• Managing partners, and key stakeholders to support growth within specific sectors or regions
• Working with other key stakeholders within the GridBeyond business to support the delivery of any successful projects ensuring a smooth transition from sales, through deployment and onto account management.
• The successful candidate will require a ‘hunter’ mentality to drive forward the new business pipeline to successfully sell the GridBeyond software and hardware optimisation solution
• Cultivate strong relationships with key decision makers and manage relationships with senior stakeholders using recognisable engagement mapping techniques such as Miller Heiman or equivalent.
• Supporting and progressing the development of market solutions in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
• Building and developing strategic analysis of the target market and sectors and delivering propositions based on this analysis.
• Develop and lead key strategic meetings and webinars, events and seminars relating to behind the meter flexibility
• Ensure CRM system (salesforce) is fully updated and all information pertaining to sales leads and activity is entered at least weekly.
• Run through Geographically specific planning calls and weekly sales reviews from CRM database highlighting risks and opportunities from activity entered into the CRM system.
• Ensure that all monthly sales review material is in place to present to the Senior Leadership team to evaluate at monthly sales reviews and at 6m/12m reviews.
• Work with marketing and other key stakeholders to prepare communications and collateral, drawing information from reports and providing insight on industry advancements to GridBeyond Directors and other internal stakeholders
• Host webinars and present at seminars and exhibitions – be a trusted advisor and knowledge base for key sectors.

What are we looking for

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS:

• A strong understanding of the UK energy markets, and the associated revenue streams for behind the meter flexibility.
• A good industry network of the key stakeholders and companies within key C&I sectors
• An understanding of additional support schemes within the UK Power market and Capacity Market scheme,
• Significant experience working in a sales and a commercial capacity in the UK energy sector,
• Commercial aptitude, with experience contributing to business strategy by identifying and pursuing market opportunities
• The ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders including those in sales and operational functions and most importantly to board level with actionable summary reporting.

Other Key Skills

• The successful individual will feel comfortable within a fast paced, engaging, technology scale up and will have the ability to work flexibly across a range of responsibilities.
• Ability to distil large documents, publications, training material into key strategic and commercial takeaways for management.
• Ability to track key deadlines imposed by Market operator/ Regulator/ System Operator
• Capability to plan, work to and project manage plans to ensure key deadlines for the business are met through engaging interdepartmental teams
• Commercial understanding to assess impact of changes in the market
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to seek out key market contacts.

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –

• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Maternity and Paternity paid leaves
• Educational Assistance after six months service
• Cycle to work scheme

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role :  Regional Director – Asset Optimisation

Reporting to:  Asset Development Director dotted line to Sales Director -Japan

Location:  Japan

 About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, USA. We are currently looking for a Regional Director – Asset Optimisation for  Japan location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

A Regional Sales Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sales, marketing and structural strategies. Additionally you will be responsible for overseeing the daily and long-term operations for the company.

What are we looking for

• To achieve annual sales, develop new business, and develop opportunities.
• Identify potential prospects and build the relationship, and proactively sell our platform service in Japan.
• Continuously prospect and develop new business opportunities in line with sales and marketing plans.
• Conduct a regular review to track sales and business development progress, weekly activity report & opportunity input through CRM.
• Support and be involved in product development activities, trends, and competitor analysis, and engage and integrate(potential) partners in Japan to expand the market share and capabilities

What you will have

• Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the energy industry.
• Related with on-site batteries, technology platform expertise to optimize micro-grids, smart trading in all markets-arbitrage. Capacity market, Fast response market, JPEX
• Active attitude, excellent communication skills, confident.
• Ability to conduct business-level meetings and influence at high levels in the organization.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage directly with target company senior management.
• Professional presence and absolute integrity.
• The ability to work autonomously with a high level of self-discipline is essential.
• Capability to work at our Yokohama-Minatomirai office and from home effectively and efficiently.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal in Japanese and English

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and   solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

 Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Maternity and Paternity paid leaves
• Educational Assistance after six months service
• Cycle to work scheme

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role : Senior Software Developer – Energy Services

Reporting to: Head of Product Delivery

Location: Dublin / Cork ( Hybrid Model)

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, Japan, USA. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Developer – Energy Services for Dublin/ Cork location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

GridBeyond is a leader in smart grid technology. The smart grid is the next-generation electricity network. We aim to use any energy resource (load or generation) connected to the grid—from residential to large industrial loads—to ensure a flexible and adaptive response to the changing energy needs of the grid. This fast-paced and evolving area requires new solutions to be developed to meet the needs of the end customer and evolving energy grid.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

Role

To continue on our worldwide growth path, we are growing our software development team.

We are seeking an experienced senior developer with a proven track record in the design and development of applications for scalable, secure, stable, and high-performing applications. This candidate will join GridBeyond’s Development team engaging with stakeholders, product and project managers, and members of the development team working in an agile development environment and will contribute to GridBeyond’s Smart Grid Platform development through research, analysis, design, and delivery meeting the evolving needs of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

What are we looking for

We are seeking a creative developer passionate about building excellent software. This candidate works in a team of developers working in an agile development environment and contributes to GridBeyond’s Smart Grid Platform development through programming, analysis, design, implementation, and delivery of software applications. The candidate will use the best industry standard tools to meet changing business needs and will be core to the development and delivery of solutions for GridBeyond’s customers and clients.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Take the role of a Senior developer in the Controls and Energy Services team to develop products that serve business opportunities in current and new markets, while evolving and iterating on existing solutions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, Product, and project manager to collect and document technical requirements and identify the key needs, suggesting the best solutions to meet these.
• Implementing Energy services business logic and Transmission System Operator (TSO) integrations, ensuring application designs support the overall technological strategy of the business and platform evolution
• Document software and work with stakeholders in the handover and delivery of applications.
• Working with the Team lead to identify opportunities to improve the existing architecture, recommending the incorporation of new technologies and approaches where appropriate team.
• Contribute ideas to help ensure that required standards and processes are in place and actively look for opportunities to enhance and innovate solutions and improve process efficiency.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ Years working as a Senior Developer.
• Demonstrable success in designing and developing high availability, high performance, scalable applications.
• Extensive experience with object orientated programming in C#, the .Net stack, Entity Framework and API Services
• Strong experience with databases such as MS SQL. and and Azure SQL.
• Understanding of design principles for cloud-based platforms and cloud development experience with Azure
• Experience working in an Agile product development environment
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal), comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders
• Analytical and passionate about problem-solving, system design, and software development
• Ability to innovate and develop new approaches to complex design problems

Technologies Used

• Technologies: .NET Core/Standard/Framework, SQL, Data lake, Event Hubs, Redis Relational databases, Microsoft Azure, SCADA, REST, and SOAP APIs.
• Tools: Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL GIT, Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud, Windows Server.
• Core Programming languages: C#
• Bonus points: Working knowledge of python, Azure IoT

What you will have

A qualification in the Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Management Information Systems field is highly desirable.

The following experience would be advantageous but not a requirement:

• Experience with multi-threaded/ Async applications
• Exposure to automation or control systems / PID / SCADA
• Experience working in an energy-related industry combined with a passion for energy sustainability and innovation
• Knowledge of protocols such as MQTT, ICCP, OpenADR, FTP/SFTP and other standard protocols used within the Energy industry
• Knowledge of standard communication protocols such as MODBUS is a bonus
• Knowledge of energy domain principles; kW, kWh, frequency, voltage

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –

• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Free onsite parking
• Nearby café and restaurants to grab your meals or coffee
• Maternity and Paternity paid leaves
• Educational Assistance after six months service
• Cycle to work scheme

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role :  PPA Origination Manager

Reporting to: Head of Market Strategy and Risk

Location: UK / Ireland

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, Houston, USA, Osaka, Japan & Sydney Australia. We are currently looking for a PPA Manager Located in UK / Ireland.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows control distributed energy resources such as batteries and generation, and of businesses’ demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.  Our PPA business builds upon this, linking renewable generators to industrials with corporate PPA’s, and creating value for both parties.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

• You’ll be part of the pioneering team building GridBeyond’s PPA business across the UK & Ireland
• Developing GridBeyond’s PPA market solutions, including managing external relationships and working with internal stakeholders
• Working with Sales team to build and manage GridBeyond’s PPA pipeline, progressing PPAs from origination to execution, to deliver target PPA growth
• Providing first class account management to GridBeyond’s PPA generators
• Working with internal stakeholders to manage the operational processes associated with the PPA portfolio
• Developing Innovative PPA structures where by generation, storage and/or demand flexibility is utilized to manage Wholesale risk
• Researching and analyzing the PPA market and working with the Trading, Market Strategy functions to develop new products and services for PPA generators and propostions to sell this generation to GridBeyond’s existing & new Industrial customer base.
• Building and developing strategic analysis of the target market and sectors and delivering propositions based on this analysis serving GridBeyond’s customers including renewable generator and Industrial / Commercial customers.

What are we looking for

• Experience in an Origination role for PPA sector;
• A strong understanding of PPA valuation including embedded benefits and wholesale and imbalance risks;
• Strong network in the UK and Ireland renewable sector and a good understanding of the UK and Ireland renewable support schemes and associated certification;
• Experience of the operational processes involved in managing a PPA portfolio;
• A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering deals which add value;
• Proven ability to manage the full PPA acquisition process including Origination, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Execution and Onboarding;
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to understand customers’ needs and requirements and translate these into profitable solutions;
• Ability to monitor and analyse market developments;
• Great communication skills with the ability to thrive in international working relationships.
• Self-driven and highly motivated with a deal-hunting attitude;
• You’ll be working fairly autonomously in a ‘start-up’ type environment so you should be comfortable with being a self-starter and upwardly managing; and
• Strong negotiation skills and be commercially astute;

What you will have

• A strong commercial background with a strong understanding of UK and Irish electricity markets;
• Experience with PPA structures, origination and operations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to confidently present sophisticated/technical concepts/outcomes to a wide variety of stakeholders including engineers, managers and directors;
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, master’s degree preferable though not essential;
• Ability to influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders;
• High levels of integrity and self-reliance, demonstrating knowledge of industry best practices;
• Strategic thinker, with operational delivery capability;
• First rate customer management skills, coupled with strong listening and communications skills
• Professional values – articulate, honest, innovative, highly motivated and enthusiastic about renewable energy and new technology
• Team player, able to work both individually and on team projects
• Commercially aware with well-honed inter-personal skills

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and   solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

 Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Free onsite parking
• Sports and Social Club etc
• Nearby café and restaurants to grab your meals or coffee

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!