Energy Contract Specialist

Contract administration including purchase order management and keeping Energy Management System contract information up to date.

The Energy Team sits within the wider commercial team and manages some of the largest areas of operating expenditure across the business. The Energy Contracts Specialist will be responsible for vendor management of a number of high profile third party contracts including our electricity and gas supply agreements (worth £120m annually) and metering contract. The role will be an integral part of our energy strategy delivery, and will be involved in the management of an increasing number of renewable contracts on multiple sites.

Manage the Energy Team’s core contracts including electricity and gas supply, power purchase agreements, metering services, DNO agreements, energy broker services, renewable private wire contracts.

Review and report on vendor performance against contracted SLAs, initiating processes to reduce non-compliance and improve performance.

Contribute to strategic forecasting and business planning activity.

Support development of grid flexibility services and capacity management revenues.

Produce business cases to support development of new contract services.

Support the team with billing, validation, payment and metering processes.

Responsible for recovering renewable incentive income of £4.5m per year.

This position will be an excellent career development opportunity as this pivotal role will interface with a number of internal business areas and will interact with key external stakeholders in the energy industry including energy suppliers, TPI’s, renewables companies, DNO’s, and regulatory bodies including Ofgem and Ofwat.

Manage Supplier tenders in conjunction with incumbent TPI’s and in accordance with procurement regulations.

Maintain Ofgem accreditation of our existing generation assets, comply with audit requests and regular data submissions.

Evaluate contract pricing mechanisms relating to flexible electricity supply tariffs to develop revenue streams.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Significant experience of flexible electricity contract mechanisms.

Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage and organise heavy workloads, prioritising relevant business needs. Good attention to detail.

Previous experience within the energy and utilities industry and working with energy suppliers.

If you’re a seasoned contract manager with experience in the energy industry and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Excellent IT, data management and reporting skills, proficient user of all MS Office Applications.

Utilising an understanding of energy industry regulation and practice, the Energy Contract Specialist will be an experienced vendor manager supporting a wide range of business objectives.

Experience of meter management activities, industry standards, flows and MOP contracts.

Previous experience of working with Energy Brokers (TPI’s) would be an advantage.

The role will involve occasional travel to different sites across Yorkshire, therefore you will need a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Commercial contract management, tendering and contract administration experience.

Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to understand and liaise with others, this could be colleagues, managers and external contractors.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to be resilient under pressure and be self-reliant with a personal drive for continuous development, demonstrating a strong customer service ethos.

Annual performance related bonus.

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

Location: Leeds /Yorkshire - Hybrid Working (a mix of office and home working).

Retail savings scheme.

Development opportunities in line with the Energy Contract Specialist progression plan.

Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

We offer a salary from £47,110 - £58,888 per annum, depending on experience.

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1-2 days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.