Senior Energy Specialist

Carter Jonas LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Energy Specialist to join their dynamic Infrastructure & Energy team. This role offers the chance to lead energy project negotiations and acquisitions across the UK, while also providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be at the forefront of identifying potential energy development sites, managing stakeholder relationships, and preparing feasibility studies. With a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package tailored to your needs, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you have a passion for energy and a drive to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Health Cash Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional Leave Purchase Options

Qualifications

• Experience in advising and managing clients on energy projects.
• Knowledge of technical and environmental constraints in energy.

Responsibilities

• Identify sites and negotiate energy project acquisitions.
• Prepare feasibility studies and manage planning applications.
• Lead and coach junior team members in project execution.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Energy Technologies Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Energy Management or related field

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

Are you an Energy Specialist looking to join a growing Infrastructure & Energy team? We have an exciting and varied Energy role for an experienced proactive individual who has strong negotiation skills and industry knowledge who will lead on the identification, negotiation, acquisition and development of energy projects across the UK. Our services include Land Assembly, Grid Consultancy, Planning & Consenting, Energy Brokerage, Asset Management, Development Consultancy, Valuation & Due Diligence and Agency & Investment.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

1. Identifying sites, landowners, and infrastructure routes.
2. Screening of potential energy development sites and advising on opportunities.
3. Grid connection screening and advisory.
4. Preparation of feasibility studies and options appraisals.
5. Stakeholder management and coordination of planning applications.
6. Drafting and negotiating heads of terms, and option & lease agreements.
7. Managing and coaching junior members of the team.
8. Attending industry events & drafting press articles and publications to promote and develop business.

What will it take to be successful?

We are looking for an Energy Specialist with experience of advising and managing clients across multiple projects, with a sound knowledge of energy technologies and the various technical and environmental constraints, and relevant landowner and developer negotiation experience.

The chosen person will have excellent project management and people management skills. Strong communication skills both written and verbal, strong leadership and line management skills are required. You will hold a full clean driving licence.