Associate Sustainability Consultant (Renewable Energy)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Associate Sustainability Consultant specializing in renewable energy. Join a vibrant team committed to providing innovative solutions for climate and energy challenges. This role involves leading projects in grid-scale renewable energy generation and storage, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery. With a focus on sustainability and a commitment to being net-zero by 2030, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. Embrace flexible working arrangements and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference!

Benefits

Health benefits

25 days holiday

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible benefits

Day off for good causes

Development of soft and technical skills

Qualifications

• Experience in managing renewable energy projects and client relationships.
• Knowledge of energy storage technologies and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid-scale renewable energy consultancy projects.
• Oversee project delivery and manage client relationships.
• Recruit and develop team members.

Skills

Grid connection processes for renewable developments

Renewable energy and storage development

Technical knowledge of renewable technologies

Stakeholder engagement

Planning process knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Associate Sustainability Consultant (Renewable Energy), Leeds

Client:

Hydrock

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

69ade0c61346

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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 are open to flexible working arrangements to suit personal circumstances. We welcome applicants seeking part-time or full-time hours and promote hybrid working!

Your role will include:

• Acting as the technical and project lead for grid-scale/Front of the Meter (FTM) renewable energy generation and storage consultancy projects, mainly battery and solar power, with experience in other technologies being beneficial.
• Overseeing project delivery for your portfolio.
• Managing and developing client relationships.
• Managing project finances.
• Resource management for the team.
• Leading, recruiting, and developing the team.

Our Smart Energy & Sustainability division:

We help clients unlock cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy, maximizing economic and environmental project value while adhering to sustainability principles. We are passionate about addressing climate and energy challenges with positive solutions. We are committed to being net-zero by 2030, signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative, and active members of the UK Green Building Council and Business in the Community.

Our work includes:

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

Our team combines engineers and consultants, enabling us to deliver comprehensive project inputs from inception onwards.

We are a lively, good-spirited team excited about our work and welcoming new members.

Ideal candidate experience:

• Grid connection processes for renewable developments (c20-500MW)
• Renewable energy and storage development including market and revenue streams
• Revenue opportunities like grid services and auctions
• Technical knowledge of renewable and energy storage technologies (PV, Wind, Hydro, Battery Storage, Hydrogen)
• Stakeholder engagement with TNO/DNO
• Development management for renewable projects
• Planning process knowledge (LPA, TCPA, DCO, NSIP)
• Supply chain and partner relationships
• Industry changes and opportunities (Ofgem, NGESO, REMA, etc.)

Beneficial experience (not essential):

• Business development in renewables
• Team operations and resource planning
• Managing junior staff
• Process and technical improvements

About Hydrock (now Stantec):

We are a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 900 staff across 21 UK offices, committed to being a ‘Force for Good’ by improving lives through sustainable projects.

Our projects have received numerous awards, including Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year 2023, among others.

Learn more about us through our materials and feel the impact of our work.

What we offer:

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

Our commitment to inclusion:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting a safe environment for all. We consider applications individually, accommodating any physical or neurodiverse conditions for reasonable adjustments.

Next steps:

Apply via our careers site. We aim to review applications promptly. Shortlisted candidates will have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview via Teams or in-office.

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