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Portfolio Manager - Development Portfolio Management (12-month FTC)

Octopus Energy· OEGEN Development / Portfolio Management
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Hybrid (London)Fixed Term ContractPosted 1mo ago

About the role

12-month fixed term contract to manage development pipelines across Europe for Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), focusing on value creation, governance, and commercial optimization of a multi-country renewable development portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build.
  • Be the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines.
  • Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit.
  • Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers).
  • Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance.
  • Be responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised.
  • Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards.
  • Work within a team of commercial managers and will role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives.
  • Be responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs.

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives delivery.
  • To be a pro-active and self-starting senior team member who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, project management, data and reporting.
  • Experience in establishing and managing corporate governance structures.
  • Experience managing and driving strategic initiatives for a portfolio of businesses/developers with renewable assets.
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group.
  • Preferably but not mandatory experience in sales of renewables energy assets (development, in construction or operational).

Skills

Required:Commercial acumenFinancial modellingGovernanceStakeholder management

Benefits

  • Flexible salary discussion on call with recruiters to match experience
  • Autonomy and opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects
  • Recognition and culture awards and top employer listings referenced in description
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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