Technical Lead Renewable Energy Consultant

An established renewables consultancy is looking for a Technical Lead to direct technical due diligence assignments and portfolio projects, assessing wind assignments on behalf of clients. With a meticulous eye for detail, the Technical lead will play a large part in the successful financing of projects and the growth of the renewables part of the business.

This is a full time role with fully remote working available.

Typical responsibilities

• Act as technical focal point for the advisory services Wind team
• Act as project director for portfolio of projects
• Review / authorise due diligence reports produced by team
• Support with training and development of advisory services team
• 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 requirements
• 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
• Ensure continuing professional development

Expected:

• Educated to degree level (min) in engineering, law, finance or another subject complementary to working in due diligence
• Understanding of technical and commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
• Understanding of categorisation and mitigation of risk
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrable team development experience
• Demonstrable project management experience
• Demonstrably strong report writing skills including QA processes
• Experience in conducting technical due diligence on infrastructure projects or supply chain (commercial management, contract negotiation, contract management, permitting, procurement)

Desirable:

• 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