Wood

Senior Solar Renewable Energy Consultant

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glasgow • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Project manage a portfolio of due diligence assignments, assessing renewable energy projects on behalf of clients
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce detailed reports
  • Be the main focal point for the client, dealing with challenges and developing strong relationships
  • Support the team with data analysis for operational energy yields
  • Mentor and support the development of other consultants within the team

Requirements

  • 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, e.g. PVSYST or data analysis for operational energy yields
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Demonstrably strong report writing skills
  • Competent 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)
  • 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 e.g. prior experience with Python or SQL
  • Masters degree in renewable energy with modules on solar power
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementdata analysissolar PV infrastructuresolar contract documentsPVSYSTPythonSQLfinancial analysisrisk mitigationreport writing
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringteam collaboration
Certifications
degree in engineeringMasters degree in renewable energy