Senior Solar Renewable Energy Consultant

Wood; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Consultant to join their Solar Advisory Services team. The successful candidate will manage due diligence assignments on renewable projects, ensuring client satisfaction and report quality. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and project management experience, with knowledge of Solar PV infrastructure and yield software. The role offers opportunities for hybrid working and professional development among a culture of innovation.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering or a related scientific subject.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Understanding of technical aspects of Solar PV infrastructure projects.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Project manage a portfolio of due diligence assignments for renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce detailed reports.
• Mentor and support the development of other consultants.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of technical aspects of Solar PV infrastructure

Good communication skills

Strong report writing skills

Education

Degree in engineering or a related scientific subject

Tools

PVSYST

Python

SQL

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Renewable Energy consultant to join its Solar Advisory Services team.

The Renewables centre of excellence is based in Glasgow; however, we recognise the value of remote and hybrid working so are open to applications throughout the UK.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

Our Senior Renewable Energy Consultants (SRECs) project manage a portfolio of due diligence assignments, assessing renewable energy projects on behalf of our clients. Through a collaborative approach with multi-discipline teams, the SREC will produce a professional and detailed report exacting the client’s requirements.

As the SREC you will be the main focal point for the client, ensuring any challenges that arise are dealt with directly and developing strong relationships to play a part in the successful delivery of the project, and continued growth for the Renewables business.

As part of this role you will also have the opportunity to support the team with data analysis for operational energy yields.

You will have the opportunity to mentor and support with the development of other consultants within the team, ensuring the knowledge and experience you have is shared to support in the future growth of the team and industry.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our clients include world class banks and investors, who are committed to financing renewable energy projects worldwide. Our work takes the form of bank financing for development stage projects, or it could be advising buy, or sell-side clients looking to invest or divest from solar projects, at any stage in the project lifecycle. We advise clients as they navigate through transactions, which are making the energy transition possible.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Access to Advisory Services training – you can access a library of unique training material developed by experts within advisory services, take the opportunity to use these and add to them sharing your own expertise
• Energy Transition Academy – join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Educated to degree level in engineering or another scientific subject complementary to working in technical due diligence
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Understanding of technical aspects of Solar PV infrastructure projects
• Understanding of technical aspects of solar contract documents (EPC, O&M, MSA, GSA, PPA etc)
• Prior experience in solar PV yield software, . PVSYST or data analysis for operational energy yields
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrably strong report writing skillsCompetent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in conducting technical due diligence on infrastructure projects or in a team on an infrastructure project or supply chain (commercial management, contract negotiation, contract management, permitting, procurement)

Desirable

• Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
• Understanding of categorisation and mitigation of risk
• Ability to speak a second language
• Driving licence
• Experience in the development, construction and operation of Solar PV projects
• Awareness of financial analysis / modelling
• Data analysis skills for operational energy yields . prior experience with Python or SQL
• Masters degree in renewable energy with modules on solar power