Energy Analyst

Windward Energy group.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure (3 days in the,

Fridays no meetings

28 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance from day 1

Annual pay review and discretionary-b

Employer pension contributions up to 7

Electric car scheme via salary-sacr.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech scheme – discounts on latest tech

Life assurance and income protection

Travel insurance

Job summary

Windward Energy group. seeks an Energy Analyst in Edinburgh to deliver wind resource and energy yield assessments across its renewable portfolio. You will guide bankable assessments, support investment decisions and refine modelling methodologies.

Strong analytical skills and industry method knowledge are essential. The role involves wind measurement campaigns, turbine layout consideration and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• A qualification in a highly numerate discipline e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics.
• Experience using industry software such as WindPro, WAsP, WindFarmer, Windographer, PVRated.
• Experience in wind resource assessment and energy yield modelling.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, analysis and interpretation of measured wind data from met masts, lidar and Sodar to ensure maximum data coverage.
• Designing, reviewing and implementation of wind measurement campaigns of our greenfield wind developments including met masts and remote sensing technologies.
• Design and analyse solar and battery storage developments.
• Calculation of energy yield assessments, technical losses and uncertainties.
• Modelling of wind flow using linear wind flow models (WAsP) and CFD (WindSim).
• Develop, maintain and create python (or any other code) tools to improve analysis of wind data or energy yield assessment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Analytical

Proactive

Education

Numerate discipline (engineering, physics, mathematics)

Tools

WindPro

WAsP

WindFarmer

Windographer

PVRated

Python

Job description

Energy Analyst

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Grid Connections & Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting To: Colin Bothwell

Compensation: £45,500 / year

Description

As an energy analyst, you will deliver robust wind resource and energy yield assessments across our renewable energy portfolio. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance in delivering bankable assessments, supporting investment decisions and improving modelling methodologies across the business.

The successful candidate will ensure assessments meet bankability standards and will support technical due diligence, turbine selection, and layout optimisation activities. The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of industry methodologies and uncertainty frameworks.

This is an enormously exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and play a key role in its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection, analysis and interpretation of measured wind data from met masts, lidar and Sodar to ensure maximum data coverage;
• Designing, reviewing and implementation of wind measurement campaigns of our greenfield wind developments including met masts and remote sensing technologies;
• Design and analyse solar and battery storage developments;
• Calculation of energy yield assessments, technical losses and uncertainties;
• Modelling of wind flow using linear wind flow models (WAsP) and CFD (WindSim);
• Develop, maintain and create python (or any other code) tools to improve analysis of wind data or energy yield assessment;

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment to deliver on team goals;
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while keeping projects on time;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a wider team;
• Proactive and willing to seek improvements to workflows and processes while staying up to date with the best practices in energy yield assessments.

Experience & Qualifications

• A qualification in a highly numerate discipline e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics;
• Experience using industry software such as WindPro, WAsP, WindFarmer, Windographer, PVRated;
• Experience in wind resource assessment and energy yield modelling;
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Powerpoint;
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R;

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure (3 days in office and 2 days working from home).
• Ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.