Join us on the renewables revolution and help tackle climate change - You won’t just be helping make a world of difference, you’ll be creating a bright future for yourself too!
Wood is recruiting for Principal Renewable Energy consultants to join its Wind Advisory Services team.
We are currently working on global projects from across the renewables sector including onshore and offshore Wind.
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 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 exacting the client’s requirements.
As the PREC 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 financing of the project, and continued growth for the Renewables business.
We have a library of training material for advisory services and a companywide Energy Transition academy. As an expert in your field, you can join these communities and share your knowledge across the business supporting in securing a future generation of experts.
As well as this 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
It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.
Our clients are 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 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
1. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
2. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
3. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
4. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
5. 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
6. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
7. 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
8. 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
9. Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you.. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.
Expected:
10. Educated to degree level in engineering, law, finance or another subject complementary to working in due diligence
11. Demonstrable project management experience
12. Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
13. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
14. Demonstrably strong report writing skills
15. Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
16. 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:
17. Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
18. Understanding of categorisation and mitigation of risk
19. Demonstrable team management experience
20. Ability to speak a second language
21. Driving license
22. Experience in the development, construction and operation of onshore or offshore wind energy projects
23. Experience working offshore or working at heights
24. Awareness of financial analysis/modelling
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