Investment Director – Infrastructure, Energy Transition & Digital

Leap29 is seeking an experienced Investment Director for its Infrastructure, Energy Transition & Digital platform in the UK. The role involves sourcing, executing, and managing investments in renewables and infrastructure, requiring over 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading acquisitions, due diligence, and building relationships with capital partners. Strong experience in UK renewables and European markets is highly desirable.
Investment Director – Infrastructure, Energy Transition & Digital

We are seeking an experienced Investment Director to join a growing infrastructure and energy transition investment platform. This is a senior role for a commercially minded investor who can originate, execute, and manage investments across renewables and broader infrastructure. The successful candidate will also have strong debt and modelling experience as well as experince on BESS/Solar with wind and data centres being the ideal candidate and broader European experience.

The Role

You will play a leading role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments, with a strong focus on renewables and energy transition assets. You will work closely with senior leadership and capital partners to deploy capital across the UK and selected European markets.

Key Responsibilities
• Originate and lead investments in energy transition and infrastructure
• Drive acquisitions from origination through execution
• Lead due diligence, structuring, and transaction processes
• Prepare and present high-quality investment committee materials
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, advisors, and capital partners
• Structure SPVs and co-investment frameworks with institutional investors
• Support portfolio management and value creation initiatives

Candidate Profile
• 10+ years’ relevant investment experience
• Proven track record in infrastructure or energy transition investing
• Strong experience in UK renewables, including BESS, solar, and wind (Data Centres is a plus)
• European market exposure (Germany, Italy, Nordics) highly desirable, with the ability to originate in these markets
• Broader infrastructure experience (e.g., digital infrastructure) a plus
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
• Demonstrated experience leading transactions and due diligence processes
• Comfortable working with institutional capital partners
• Additional European language skills are a strong advantage

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.