UK Power Business Development Manager

Overview

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Centrica Power is at the forefront of the UK and Irish energy transition. Our portfolio spans flexible and conventional generation, renewable energy, energy storage and nuclear. With over £2bn of gross capital deployed, over 600MW in operation and a further 500MW in construction, still we continue with our ambitious growth plans in place, we’re building a Power business that will play a major role in the UK’s low‑carbon future.

We’re involved in some of the most exciting projects in the sector — from our 20% stake in the current UK nuclear fleet, to our 15% investment in the development of Sizewell C, to leading the UK’s first advanced modular reactor programme with X‑Energy. And that’s just the start. Over the next five years, we’re accelerating investment as part of Centrica’s green growth strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape a business of major strategic significance to Centrica and to the UK’s energy mix.

As our UK Power Business Development Manager , you'll play a key role in leading the identification of growth opportunities for the Centrica power business through acquisition, organic development and partnerships. The Core objective of the role is to develop and progress a pipeline of opportunities, aligned to the Power strategy and investment criteria.

You will be required to attend meetings at our Windsor and London offices.

Key role accountabilities :

Responsibilities

Establish a structured approach to assessing and developing investment opportunities

Set clear targets and deliverables for the development function in pursuit of the Power strategy

Use market intelligence, trends, technology advancements, and policy developments in the electricity sector to inform investment decisions and strategic direction

Coordinate input from internal and external sources to support the valuation and commercial assessment of investments

Manage relationships in Joint Ventures and partnerships to progress development

Provide expert advise to support decision making across investments in storage, Renewables and dispatchable generation

Manage due diligence activities for acquisitions, new development, Joint Ventures and new technologies, building strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure robust decision making

Manage the development and progress of a pipeline of opportunities ensuring appropriate governance and timely decision making.

Qualifications

Proven experience in energy infrastructure development with a strong understanding of the electricity market structures and associated regulatory frameworks

Experienced in business development, commercial strategy, and / or investment analysis within the energy sector

Demonstrable expertise and leadership in opportunity assessment, business case development, and investment strategies for both development-stage and operational assets

Deep knowledge of the energy policy landscape, including the security of supply, decarbonisation plans, Support Scheme, grid connection processes, and the roles of key regulatory bodies

Familiarity with emerging technologies in energy generation, storage, hydrogen, CCUS, and onshore / offshore wind

Ability to translate market and regulatory insights into actionable commercial strategies

Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships including development partners

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build cross-functional alignment

Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines

Collaborative mindset with experience working across disciplines such as Commercial, Finance, Trading, Legal, and Technical to maximise investment value

Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of value drivers for both existing assets and new transactions

Proactive, tenacious, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

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