Renewables Strategy Lead – Energy Transition & Projects

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a Renewables Strategy Manager to join their energy team in Welwyn Garden City. This critical role involves developing renewable energy solutions, technical guidance, and ensuring project compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable electricity projects, excellent communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. With a commitment to sustainability, this opportunity offers a competitive benefits package, including an annual bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in contracting PPAs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Energy experience with major infrastructure at multi-site organisations.
• Ability to communicate sophisticated topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the approach to commercially scale renewable electricity.
• Act as technical SME for energy transition with industry insights.
• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Technology, and Finance.

Skills

Experience in renewable electricity generation projects

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of solar PV design codes

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field)

Job description

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a Renewables Strategy Manager to join their energy team in Welwyn Garden City. This critical role involves developing renewable energy solutions, technical guidance, and ensuring project compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in renewable electricity projects, excellent communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. With a commitment to sustainability, this opportunity offers a competitive benefits package, including an annual bonus scheme and private medical insurance.