Driven talent with a passion for the biofuels and energy transition

📍 London | 🌍 International Collaboration | 💼 Full-time

The energy market is transforming fast. And you? At Q8, we're leading the way with sustainable solutions and forward-thinking sourcing strategies. As a Biofuels Originator, you'll secure profitable deals and build lasting partnerships across the European and global biofuels and renewable feedstock markets.

Your sharp market insights and strong commercial skills will help us achieve our compliance and decarbonisation ambitions. You'll build partnerships and help expand our renewable sourcing capabilities.

Your Biggest Challenge

Thriving in a sector that never stands still. You'll closely monitor market movements, regulatory shifts, and emerging opportunities-and translate them into tangible results.

That's why you'll take on a versatile and impactful role at Q8:

• Understand Local Business Needs: Act as a key point of contact for our local business units. You'll understand their operational needs and translate them into concrete sourcing strategies and market tenders.

• Identify and Develop New Sourcing Opportunities: Find and build partnerships for sustainable biofuels and renewable feedstock supply across Europe and beyond.

• Build Strong Partnerships: Grow and maintain relationships with suppliers, traders, producers, blenders, and refiners.

• Optimise Value and Risk: Evaluate and recommend short- and long-term contracts, balancing market fundamentals, compliance needs, and financial value.

• Stay Ahead of Market Trends: Track global biofuels markets, regulatory updates, and arbitrage opportunities to support strategic decisions.

• Deliver Strategic Insights: Provide accurate market forecasts, pricing analysis, and scenario planning to guide supply and investment strategies.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Align physical trade flows with logistics, operations, and certification teams to minimise risks and maximise returns.

• Support Decarbonisation Goals: Help develop blending strategies and compliance roadmaps to support our low-carbon initiatives.

In short: your commercial drive will fuel Q8's leadership in sustainable energy solutions.

This Is You

• You have worked in the biofuels or renewables sector and have a good understanding of the key regulations and market dynamics. We don't expect you to know everything-if you bring the right sector exposure, we'll help you grow your skills across the broader role.

• You know how to negotiate and structure complex supply and offtake agreements.

• You're familiar with European legislation on renewable fuels and know how certification systems like ISCC and EU standards help prove sustainability.

• You understand how fuel companies mix renewable fuels into regular fuels to meet government targets, how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) helps reduce emissions in air travel, and how low-carbon fuel standards encourage cleaner fuel use.

• You're commercially sharp and excel at market analysis, pricing strategies, and risk management.

• You're a confident negotiator and natural relationship builder.
• Do you have experience with economic modelling or pricing formula optimisation? That's a strong advantage.

What's in It for You?

• A competitive salary package in line with your experience and the role's responsibilities

• At least 23 days of annual leave to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• A strong focus on personal development with access to professional training programmes and industry-relevant courses.

Ready for a Role with Real Impact?

Click 'Apply' and send us your CV. You'll hear from us within a few days. If there's a match, you'll meet your future colleagues and discover how you can grow your career at Q8.