Eden Scott is delighted to be supporting their valued client, Locogen, in their search for an experienced Senior Solar Energy Consultant to join their busy consultancy team. Locogen are an internationally recognised and award-winning expert in facilitating the development, construction and operation of renewable energy systems for their partners and clients. The Locogen team has grown rapidly over the last few years, and includes chartered planners, engineers, environmental consultants, GIS technicians, electricians, site managers and admin support. This gives them the in-house capability to manage projects from inception all the way through to commissioning and then managing the operation and maintenance of renewable energy assets. The Role As a senior member within the consultancy group, you will be re sponsible for providing technical and commercial advice to clients, with a focus on large -scale ground mount solar energy development, both in relation to utility PV plants and embedded PV project s for large commercial consumers
- You will provide Clients with a clear understanding of the works required to take projects through the full development spectrum from inception through planning, construction and int o operation
- You will be responsible for managing medium to large scale feasibility and full development projects to ensure they are technically correct, completed on time, within budget and in accordance with required quality standards. You will also be responsible for providing business development support by pro-actively seeking new opportunities, preparing pro posals and securing contracts. You will be working with Directors on developing and realising new business opportunities and strategies for the company in the area of solar development as well as in conjunction with other departments to co-locate solar with storage, hydrogen and other emerging technologies
- The role is considered to be suitable for experienced consultants who are looking to benefit from greater responsibility and opportunities to grow and develop their skills within an expanding company. Experience required: An excellent understanding of all aspects of the so lar sector is required
- This will include technical considerations such as PV plant design, site conditions and power quality as well as commercial elements such as the emerging trends, key players within various areas including developers, consultancies, manufacturers and grid operators amongst others. Finally, a detailed understanding of the regulatory and legislative basis of the market and key industry stakeholders (Ofgem, ENA, etc.) is required. Practical experience managing the delivery of solar projects through pre-construction, construction and/or operation is required. A strong understanding of the wider renewable energy market including the key drivers, emerging technologies etc. is required. At least 4 years e xperience working in a consulting environment (as part of a multi-disciplinary team) is strongly desirable ( althoug h similar length of experience in other solar specific roles may be considered ). Good commercial understanding of the economics of projects such that you can prepare financial projections to demonstrate the economic benefit of projects to our clients. Successful completion of business development works within the renewable energy sector. Experience of engineering and technical software such as PVSyst, PV Design and CAD tools, GIS tools is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive team who believe in working cohesively and collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes possible. Locogen understand the importance of work/life balance and offers hybrid working along with a competitive package and benefits. For a full role profile and confidential discussion, please contact me asap on anita.galbraithedenscott.com J-18808-Ljbffr