Development Graduate

RES; Kings Langley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role in Kings Langley

Job summary

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, offers a two-year Global Graduate Programme starting September 2027 with three rotations across UK&I Commercial, UK&I Development and EMEA Commercial to build technical capability, commercial awareness and leadership potential.

You will work on real projects, learn from experienced colleagues and take ownership of your development, contributing to the business with structured learning and professional development opportunities to

Qualifications

• Interest in expanding knowledge of renewable energy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to different placement cycles

Responsibilities

• Support development of financial models for renewable energy projects
• Assist with market, competitor and commercial analysis to inform business decisions
• Contribute to the preparation of Investment Memorandums
• Support review and negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts and route-to-market arrangements
• Work with Development, Construction, Operations and Asset Management teams to maximise project value and manage commercial risk

Skills

Renewable energy interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

Engineering

Renewable Energy

Business/Commerce/Economics/Finance

Job description

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We’re guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we’re tackling some of the world’s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They’re our most important asset so that’s why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they’re at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days spent in the Kings Langley office.

The position

Global Graduate Programme

The RES Global Graduate Programme is a two-year development programme designed to provide graduates with meaningful work experience, professional development and exposure to different areas of the renewable energy industry.

Starting in September 2027, over the course of the programme, graduates will complete three rotations of approximately eight months each across different teams, functions or business areas. Each rotation is designed to build technical capability, commercial awareness and leadership potential while helping graduates develop a broad understanding of RES and the renewable energy industry. Graduates will work on real projects, collaborate with experienced colleagues and be encouraged to take ownership of their development while making meaningful contributions to the business. Through a combination of structured learning, practical experience and professional development opportunities, graduates will build the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career at RES.

Why Join RES?

Trusted from Day One

At RES, graduates are given meaningful work from the beginning. You will be trusted to contribute, encouraged to share your ideas and supported by leaders and colleagues who are invested in your success.

Challenge That Moves You Forward

The most significant learning happens through real work. Through exposure to different projects, teams and business challenges, you will develop the skills and experience needed to grow your career in renewable energy.

Purpose That Feels Real

You will contribute to projects that support the transition to affordable zero carbon energy. The work you do will have a visible connection to the future we are helping to create.

Inquisitive People. Real Care.

You will work alongside smart, curious and supportive colleagues who share their knowledge, invest in each other's development and create an environment where people can learn, grow and succeed together.

Rotation 1 – UK&I Commercial

Accountabilities

• Support the development and maintenance of financial models for renewable energy projects, assets and business opportunities.
• Assist with market, competitor and commercial analysis to inform business decisions and investment cases.
• Contribute to the preparation of Investment Memorandums.
• Support the review and negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts and route-to-market arrangements.
• Work with Development, Construction, Operations and Asset Management teams to maximise project value and manage commercial risk.

Rotation 2 – UK&I Development

Accountabilities

• Support the development of renewable energy projects from early-stage development through to delivery.
• Assist with project planning, financial evaluation and investment decision activities.
• Contribute to landowner and stakeholder engagement and cross-functional project coordination.
• Help maintain project documentation, reports and development plans.

Rotation 3 – EMEA Commercial

Accountabilities

• Support the development and review of financial models, valuations and investment cases across multiple countries and business units.
• Assist with commercial, market and strategic analysis to support decision-making across the EMEA portfolio.
• Support bids, tenders and strategic initiatives by providing analysis, reporting and commercial insight.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA to understand different markets, regulatory environments and commercial approaches.

Knowledge And Skills

• Interest in expanding your knowledge of the renewable energy industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to adapt to your different placement cycles with ease

Qualifications

Expected to have completed in the last 2 years, or be on track to complete in Summer 2027, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Commerce, Economics or Finance. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance (2:1 classification or equivalent preferred), commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in the renewable energy sector. A master’s degree is advantageous but not essential.

The closing date for this role is 2nd October however we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.