The Position
Come join the world’s largest independent renewable energy company active in wind, solar and energy storage. Our vision is to be a leader in the transition where everyone has access to affordable zero-carbon energy. Being part of the RES team means shaping the world’s energy future. The Asset Management Department is responsible for a growing fleet of renewable energy assets.RES are expanding their Advisory Services offering by developing a team within our Asset Management Department to provide consultancy services to meet our clients’ requirements. We are looking for an experienced renewables consultant to join this new team. The position of ‘Renewable Energy Consultant’ will be responsible for delivering client facing Advisory Services activities across our AM portfolio. There will be initial support available from existing staff within the Asset Management Team.This role will report to the Advisory Services Team Lead in the UK&I and will also work closely with the Asset Managers, Business Development Managers, Operations Support Team, AM Finance Team, and other departments within RES. Key Accountabilities As Renewable Energy Consultant you will:
1. Understand and interpret client’s needs, clearly communicating client’s goals to internal and external stakeholders
2. Be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Advisory Services and one-off projects on behalf of clients including due diligence, owners engineering and general technical mission
3. Support our growth and cost reduction targets
4. Undertake technical, project management, commercial and customer-facing activities
5. Support regular communication with target clients and provide feedback to the business units to refine the product offering
Reporting
6. Prepare & deliver presentations and reports for Asset Management team and/or clients
Internal Engagement
7. Ensuring that appropriate contracts are agreed with clients and time and cost is accounted for appropriately within the business
8. Ensure the quality of work meets clients’ expectations
9. Work with all internal stakeholders, and any sub-contractors
10. Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget
11. Supporting the development of proposals to secure new work
12. Responsibility for the financial performance of any projects managed
13. Mentor and support less experienced team members
14. Identify and communicate relevant technological developments or regulatory changes which may impact the business or provide new opportunities
External Engagement
15. Work with clients to identify their requirements and key points of contact
16. Attending client meetings and undertaking site visits within the UK and globally
Knowledge
17. Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
18. Knowledge of renewable energy systems, preferably onshore wind, solar PV and/or battery energy storage systems
19. Established network of contacts within the renewables industry
20. Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
Skills
21. Proven ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English
22. Strong commercial and contractual awareness
23. Team player
24. Project management
25. Initiative/Self motivated
26. Planning and organising
27. Attention to detail
28. Completer finisher
29. Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
30. Willingness to travel
31. Proficiency in other language(s)
Experience
32. Previous demonstrable experience in performing owners engineering, due diligence, technical advisory and/or consultancy activities in the renewable energy field
33. Similar consultancy or in-field experience with onshore wind, solar PV, or battery storage systems is mandatory
34. Experience in the renewables industry in a technical consulting capacity
35. Managing budgets and project costs
36. Client facing experience in a consultancy role
37. Contract specification review and preparation
38. Competent user of Microsoft Office365 products
Qualifications
39. Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or relevant Business / Commercial discipline
40. Valid driving licence for use within UK