Associate Sustainability Consultant (Renewable Energy)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bristol seeks an Associate Sustainability Consultant specializing in renewable energy. The role involves leading projects on grid-scale renewable energy generation, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery. The company promotes flexible working and values diversity, aiming for net-zero by 2030.

Benefits

Health benefits

25 days holiday plus options

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible benefits including climate perks

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution and transmission grid connection processes.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and storage development.
• Existing relationships with supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical and project lead for renewable energy projects.
• Overseeing project delivery and managing budgets.
• Leading and developing the team, including recruitment.

Skills

Technical knowledge of renewable technologies

Project management

Client relationship management

Job description

Associate Sustainability Consultant (Renewable Energy), Bristol

Client: Hydrock

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a120bf79e36d

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate who specializes in renewable energy to join our SES team. Our team has a national presence, and we welcome applications from candidates who can commute to any of our offices across the UK.

As an inclusive employer, we offer flexible working arrangements to suit personal circumstances. We welcome applicants seeking part-time or full-time hours and promote hybrid working within our teams.

Your role will include:

• Acting as the technical and project lead for grid-scale/Front of the Meter renewable energy generation and storage consultancy projects, primarily battery and solar power.
• Overseeing project delivery for your portfolio of schemes.
• Managing and developing key client relationships.
• Managing project budgets and resources.
• Leading and developing the team, including recruitment.

Our Smart Energy & Sustainability division:

This division helps clients unlock cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy, maximizing economic and environmental value while adhering to sustainability principles. We are passionate about addressing climate and energy challenges with positive solutions. Our company is committed to being net-zero by 2030 and actively participates in initiatives like the Science Based Targets Initiative and the UK Green Building Council.

Our work includes:

• Net-zero carbon studies
• Planning support including energy strategies and environmental assessments
• Climate change studies
• Lifecycle Carbon and Cost Analyses
• Renewable energy development and consultancy
• Carbon management verification

Our team combines engineers and consultants, delivering comprehensive project inputs from inception onward. We are a lively, good-spirited team committed to our mission and to each other.

Ideal candidate experience:

• Distribution and transmission grid connection processes for renewable projects (20-500MW scale).
• Renewable energy and storage development, including market and commercial structures.
• Revenue opportunities such as grid services and auctions.
• Technical knowledge of renewable and energy storage technologies (PV, Wind, Hydro, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, etc.).
• Liaison with TNO/DNO, site viability, and working with developers as a technical lead.
• Knowledge of planning processes for various development scales.
• Existing relationships with supply chain partners and industry stakeholders.

Additional beneficial experience:

• Business development and sales within the renewables sector.
• Team operations, resource planning, and project management.
• Management and mentorship of junior staff.
• Development of in-house processes and technical expertise.

Why join Hydrock?

Hydrock is a British-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 900 staff across 21 UK offices. We aim to be a 'Force for Good' by improving lives through sustainable infrastructure projects. Our accolades include industry awards for sustainable and innovative projects.

What we offer:

• Supportive colleagues and career progression.
• Development of technical and soft skills.
• Health benefits, 25 days holiday (plus options), and flexible benefits.
• Early finish on Fridays (4 pm).
• Day off for good causes.
• Flexible benefits, including climate perks and EV leasing schemes.

Our commitment to inclusion:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting flexible working and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

Next steps:

Apply via our careers site. We will review applications promptly. Shortlisted candidates will have an initial phone pre-screen, followed by a formal interview via video or in-person.