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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

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

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