Principal Wind Renewable Energy Consultant

An established renewables consultancy is looking for a Principal Wind Renewable Energy Consultant who will 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.

Full time, permanent role.

Offices based throughout the UK and Ireland, fully remote working available.

Typical 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

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