Principal Wind Renewable Energy Consultant

Wood; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Renewable Energy Consultant for their Wind Advisory Services team. The role involves managing due diligence projects for clients such as banks and investors. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and project management experience. The position offers additional benefits such as 33 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options, making it suitable for applicants across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private medical cover

Development plans tailored to individual needs

Energy Transition Academy access

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering, law, finance or a related subject.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess renewable energy projects on behalf of lenders and stakeholders.
• Manage multi-discipline teams in due diligence assignments.
• Act as the main interface for client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Report writing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in engineering, law, finance or related

Job description

Overview

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for Principal Renewable Energy consultants to join its Wind Advisory Services team focusing on international due diligence projects for international investors & banks. While the centre of excellence for clean energy is based in Glasgow, hybrid/remote working is available and we are open to applications across the UK.

The Role

Our Principal Renewable Energy Consultants (PRECs) 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 PREC will produce a professional and detailed report that meets the client’s requirements. The PREC will be the main client focal point, ensuring challenges are addressed directly and developing strong relationships to support the financing of the project and the growth of the Renewables business. We provide a library of training material and an Energy Transition academy; as an expert in your field, you can join these communities and share knowledge across the business to help secure future experts. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support the development of other consultants within the team.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future, Transforming the world. Our clients are world-class banks and investors financing renewable energy projects globally. Work includes bank financing for development-stage projects or advisory roles for buy-side or sell-side clients seeking to invest or divest from renewables at any project stage. We help clients navigate transactions that enable the energy transition.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and remote options where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; actively embracing diversity across the business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
• Flexible benefits package; 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), contributory pension, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance
• Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Access to Advisory Services training and a library of materials developed by experts; opportunities to share your own expertise
• Energy Transition Academy – join a community of experts and gain exposure to a range of energy systems
• Global connections with experts shaping industry standards

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

• Assess renewable energy projects on behalf of lenders, investors and other project stakeholders
• Manage multi-discipline teams of engineers and other technical staff in due diligence assignments
• As project manager: act as main interface and manage client relationships; manage project financial performance; deliver tasks on time, to budget and to the required standard; comply with internal systems and processes for governance; attend client meetings and site visits within the UK and globally
• Represent the company at conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge and generate business leads
• Follow up on leads to generate new work
• Assist graduate engineers and less experienced team members
• Ensure continuing professional development

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. Even if you don’t match every statement below but have relevant experience, 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, law, finance or a related subject
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in conducting technical due diligence on infrastructure projects or working in teams on infrastructure projects or related areas

Desirable

• Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
• Understanding of risk categorisation and mitigation
• Experience in team management
• Ability to speak a second language
• Driving license
• Experience in development, construction and operation of onshore or offshore wind projects
• Experience working offshore or at heights
• Awareness of financial analysis/modelling