Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomPosted 9 days agoPart-time
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Wood is recruiting for a Renewable Energy Consultant to join our Clean Energy
Consulting team based in Glasgow, UK. We are currently working on global
projects from across the renewables sector including onshore and offshore Wind,
Solar PV, Battery and Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid.
The Role
Our Renewable Energy Consultants (RECs) play a key role in delivering a diverse
portfolio of technical due diligence assignments, supporting the assessment and
financing of renewable energy projects on behalf of our clients. Working under
the guidance of Project Managers and Team Leaders, you will contribute to the
successful delivery of projects across a range of renewable technologies.
Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will undertake technical
assessments, analyse project risks and opportunities, and help produce
high-quality, detailed technical reports that provide clients with the insight
needed to make informed investment decisions.
The breadth and variety of work across our Clean Energy Consulting business will
give you exposure to a wide range of renewable energy and energy transition
projects, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, develop
new technical capabilities, and build expertise within a rapidly evolving
sector. As part of a growing team at the forefront of the energy transition,
you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while accelerating your own
professional development.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Our clients are world class banks, investors, and developers who are committed
to financing and developing 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 renewables
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 high profile clients 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 renumeration package with regular 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), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month.
Further benefits include a 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
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge
of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key objectives of this role are:
• Assessing renewable energy projects on behalf of lenders, investors, and
other project stakeholders, with a primary focus on Wind
• Working within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and other technical
staff in the completion of due diligence assignments, under the direction and
supervision of project managers
• Attending client meetings and undertaking site visits within the UK and
globally
• Author and complete report sections within project deadlines, and scope
requirements
• Supporting the development of proposals to secure new work
QUALIFICATIONS
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 an engineering discipline
• Working knowledge of onshore and / or offshore wind projects and
understanding of the technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure
projects
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrably strong report writing skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Office365 products
• A flexible and proactive approach to project delivery
• Reliability and good organisational skills
Desirable:
• Awareness of the requirements of 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)
• Experience in the development, construction, and operation of onshore and
offshore wind energy projects, in particular owners engineering, due
diligence or technical advisory activities within a consultancy
• Additionally, working knowledge within one of the following: Solar PV, BESS,
or Hybrid
• 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
• Post graduate qualification in wind energy or renewable energy engineering
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy
and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports
clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes
while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the
Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading
multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse
workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the
following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected
veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant
governing laws.