On behalf of Great British Energy, we are looking for a Investment Lead Onshore/Offshore x 4 based Hybrid/ in Aberdeen or Edinburgh.
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Great British Energy will be a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy. Setting up Great British Energy is one of government's first steps for change and we will do this in a way that means it will have both an early impact and long-term success.
Through its five functions (Project development, Project investment and ownership, Local Power Plan, Supply chains and working with Great British Nuclear), Great British Energy will speed up the deployment of mature and new technologies, as well as local energy projects, to support the government's aim of decarbonising our electricity system by 2030 whilst also ensuring we can meet future demand as we further decarbonise the economy.
To this end and as an example of what it can achieve, we have already agreed a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to accelerate deployment and support UK supply chains.
Great British Energy will work collaboratively with industry, local authorities and communities, and other public sector organisations such as the National Wealth Fund, to spread skilled jobs and investment across the country. Great British Energy will be backed by a capitalisation of Β£8.3 billion of new money over this Parliament.
While we go through the process of setting Great British Energy as a publicly owned energy company, these roles will initially be part of the Civil Service, however, will then be transferred to Great British Energy once the Great British Energy Bill becomes law and the company has the necessary procedures and systems in place to employ people directly so we encourage applications from a wide a diverse range of backgrounds.
In recognition of Scotland's leading role in the UK's clean energy revolution, Great British Energy will be headquartered and run from Aberdeen.
More details can be found in the [1] Great British Energy founding statement.
As a Investment Lead Onshore/Offshore, your main responsibilities will be:
- Lead the origination, evaluation, structuring, and execution of renewable energy investment opportunities, including co-development deals, acquisitions, and joint ventures
- Manage end-to-end commercial negotiations with counterparties, including term sheets, heads of terms, and full contractual documentation
- Present investment cases and make recommendations to GBE's Investment Committee, working with colleagues across technical, legal, and financial disciplines to ensure robust analysis and decision-making
- Coordinate due diligence efforts with external advisors, identifying key risks and mitigation strategies for proposed investments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial partners to unlock new opportunities for GBE to invest in and accelerate clean energy delivery
- Provide expert advice on the commercial viability of projects, ensuring investments align with strategic, financial, and policy objectives
- Prepare clear, evidence-based investment papers and decision materials for internal governance and stakeholder communication
Essential:
- Strong experience in executing investment or financing transactions in the renewable energy or wider energy infrastructure sector
- Demonstrated ability to lead commercial negotiations and structure complex deals, including joint-ventures, partnerships, co-investments, or acquisitions
- Familiarity with investment processes including due diligence, financial modelling, risk analysis, and legal documentation
- Ability to assess technical and financial information quickly and distil it into actionable investment decisions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across internal teams and external advisors
- Clear understanding of project finance and financial modelling
- Experience of successfully developing and presenting complex business cases to internal stakeholders
- Degree in finance, economics, law, accounting, or a related STEM subject, and/or a professional qualification such as CFA, ACA, CIMA, or ICAEW; strong relevance to investment, corporate finance, or infrastructure finance preferred
Desirable:
- Proven ability to deliver transactions in a fast-moving, multi-stakeholder environment
- Investment experience covering GBE's focus clean energy technologies (Onshore wind, Solar, Flexible storage, Deepwater wind)
- Experience in managing energy investments in different stages of the project lifecycle including early development, construction and operation
- Understanding of ESG principles and how they apply to infrastructure investments
Personal Qualities
- Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
- Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
- Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
- Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
- Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Excellent pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Group income protection
38 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, inclusive working environment
For further information please contact:
Egle Bulatovaite
Lead Specialist
Application Close Date:
23rd September 2026
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, GBE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. xrnqpay In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
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