Senior / Lead Renewable (Wind) Energy Consultant

Job Description:Wood is recruiting for Senior / Lead Renewable (Wind) Energy Consultant to join our Clean Energy team in one of our APAC offices.We are currently working on global projects from across the renewables sector including onshore and offshore Wind.Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.Join us on the renewables revolution and help tackle climate change - You won't just be helping make a world of difference, you'll be creating a bright future for yourself too!Wood is committed to supporting employees who wish to work an amended working pattern including flexible work location and/or hours.Our Renewable (Wind) 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 ProjectsIt's a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.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 and Flexible benefits package; with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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:
• 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
• Act as main interface and manage the relationship with clients
• Manage the financial performance of 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

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level in engineering, law, finance or another subject complementary to working in renewables field
• 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:

• Experience in energy yield analysis and wind farm modelling
• Experience in integrated wind, solar and battery energy storage projects
• Understanding of technical aspects of Solar PV infrastructure projects
• Understanding of technical aspects of solar contract documents (EPC, O&M, MSA, GSA, PPA etc)
• Prior experience in solar PV yield software, e.g.PVSYST or data analysis for operational energy yields
• Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)
• Understanding of categorisation and mitigation of risk
• Demonstrable team management experience
• Experience in the development, construction, and operation of onshore or offshore wind energy projects
• Awareness of financial analysis/modelling

Consulting business unit overviewOur global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.