Energy Originator

Energy Originator – Sales & Origination Location: UK-wide coverage with flexibility on location and working structure. Initial onboarding will take place in Manchester. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available for the right candidates. Contract Type: (Permanent) Urban Chain is a fast-growing cleantech innovator, transforming the UK energy landscape through its cutting-edge peer-to-peer trading platform and proprietary algorithmic matching system. By connecting renewable energy generators directly with consumers, Urban Chain is breaking down traditional market barriers, reducing reliance on centralised suppliers, and enabling genuinely local, sustainable energy ecosystems. Backed by investment and poised for significant expansion, the business offers a rare opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven team redefining how energy is bought, sold, and consumed across the UK. Your Role: Driving Commercial Growth at Scale You’ll take ownership of deal origination, pricing, and structuring across Urban Chain’s expanding UK client base. From large corporates to renewable asset owners, you’ll build strategic relationships and shape our go-to-market approach.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead origination of structured energy deals with I&C consumers, generators, brokers, and TPIs
• Negotiate complex agreements across power markets (PPAs, CPAs, flexibility, certificates)
• Deliver on gross margin, portfolio value and revenue targets, supporting P&L growth
• Build localised energy systems using Urban Chain’s proprietary trading platform
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand our reach and accelerate the energy transition
• Collaborate across departments (optimisation, risk, legal, finance, ops) to deliver competitive, risk-managed offerings
• Represent Urban Chain at industry events, round tables, and thought leadership forums
• Mentor future hires and help shape the commercial function as we scale

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of experience in energy origination, trading, or B2B supply (power/gas markets)
• Proven record of commercial success, relationship growth, and deal closure
• Deep understanding of energy markets, PPAs, REGO/GoO, and net-zero strategies
• Exposure to working with TPIs, agents, brokers, or large energy consumers
• Commercially strategic, analytically sharp, and passionate about clean energy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Degree in a relevant field (Economics, Engineering, Energy, Finance, etc.)
• Technical acumen – Excel essential, data analytics or coding skills (SQL/Python) a bonus
• Languages such as French, German, Dutch or Spanish are a plus

As Urban Chain continues to scale following recent investment, this is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment of growth. If you’re a strategic relationship builder with a passion for clean technology and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to be part of our journey.