Lead the commercial & regulatory scopes for a portfolio of HVDC development projects through development and construction. You will secure successful FID for each project working with internal and external stakeholders to optimize business case, contracting strategy, construction planning and optimize the available revenue. The Role Understand investment objectives and design commercial approaches to achieve sameDevelop deep expertise in regulatory regimes in UK (led by OFGEM) and connecting countries (led by BNetzA and CREG)Foster productive relationships with regulators to protect project progress and business caseLead Final Project Assessment (FPA) process in UK and equivalent processes in connecting countries to ensure appropriate revenue regime for the HVDC investmentsLimit disallowed cost through effective commercial strategies within the project development and delivery stagesSupport positive Final Investment Decision in large scale HVDC projects by presenting robust business cases and commercial risk managementSupport procurement activities with strategic commercial input and regulatory guidanceMaintain ongoing alignment with internal and external teams over the life of the project. Deep-dive topics with permit experts, technical experts, investment experts to add value and manage riskEstablish appropriate communication with senior management and all project groups and functions within and outside the company. Development phase:Own regulatory relationships with OFGEM, BNetzA, CREG etcOwn and lead the FPA process in UK and equivalent regulatory revenue regime processes in connecting countriesOptimize project commercial strategies to limit disallowable costs including in the areas of contractingLeverage key commercial acumen and regulatory knowledge in fast-paced complex development projectsOwn commercial strategy within projects and spar with internal & external stakeholders to optimize the strategyManage commercial risk across all areas of the projectsSupport project financing requirementsEmpower project team to manage RFPs and procurement processes as necessary, working together with the Project Director and Investment Team to define and develop most feasible project economics.Communicate and report on project and investment portfolio health to internal & external stakeholders.Support as required in preparing investor material & FID materialSupport Investment team in transaction close-out and due diligence with 3rd party service providers as required. Construction phase:Support delivery team in commercial matters to protect project valueLiaise with OFGEM, BNetzA, CREG etc to appraise of project progressEstablish reporting rigor ready for operational phase The Requirements Track record of commercial expertise and regulatory engagement in large-scale infrastructure projectsAction-oriented and willing to tackle problems to deliver resultsExperience in managing senior and junior stakeholdersExcellent communication & project / programme management skillsBachelors or Masters Degree in economics, law, science, engineering or similar