Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for 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.

The Role

Our Renewable Energy Consultants (RECs) 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 REC will produce a professional and detailed report exacting the client’s requirements.

As the REC 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

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry 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 salary with regular salary 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), 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
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
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
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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 the completion of due diligence assignments for exacting clients
In the role of project manager:
Act as main interface and manage the relationship with clients
Manage the financial performance of projects your projects
Deliver tasks on time, to budget and to the required standard
Comply with internal systems and processes for project management governance
Attend client meetings and undertake site visits within the UK and globally
Represent the company at conferences and seminars in order to enhance personal knowledge and / or establish business development leads
Follow up on leads to generate fresh 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 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 engineering, law, finance or another subject complementary to working in due diligence
Demonstrable project management experience
Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrably strong report writing skills
Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
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

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

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