Our client is a global energy company with a significant presence in the UK energy market. In the UK, they operate a diverse energy portfolio that includes gas-fired power stations, energy storage solutions, and services supporting the transition to low-carbon energy. The company is involved in flexible power generation, energy trading, and exploring decarbonisation technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take primary responsibility for the design of utility-scale, ground-mounted solar PV projects, with an initial emphasis on supporting early-stage project development.
* Use industry-standard design software to progress technical designs from preliminary concepts to detailed engineering, aligned with project development milestones.
* Optimise site layouts and energy yields through comprehensive constraint analysis.
* Ensure designs adhere to relevant industry codes and standards, while incorporating input from Construction, Operations, and Development teams.
* Assist in the preparation of post-construction documentation and as-built records.
* Provide technical expertise throughout both the development and implementation phases, supporting projects remotely and on-site as needed.
* Lead and contribute to technical due diligence activities.
* Collaborate effectively within the Renewables team, working alongside developers, engineers, project managers, contract and offtake managers, market analysts, and external partners.
* Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, to support project success.
Your Profile:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline)
* Strong background in designing and delivering utility-scale solar PV projects
* Proficient in solar PV design tools such as PVsyst and AutoCAD, with solid understanding of renewable energy systems
* Demonstrated analytical skills with a creative and solution-oriented approach to system optimisation
* International project experience with proven cultural adaptability
* Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
* Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an asset
* Proactive, open-minded, and highly attentive to detail