Renewable Energy Jobs

With expertise across the sustainability space and by employing a partnership approach, Sustain are able to offer their clients an integrated solution to carbon management.

As an Account Manager you will be a key link between Sustain and our customers. Your principal responsibility will be the development of long lasting and successful client relationships. In addition you will be expected to:

• Understanding customer needs, identifying opportunities and translating them into solutions
• Business development and understanding the need to retain the existing customer base whilst winning new business
• Playing a key part in the design and implementation of service level agreements, aligning customer needs to the service offering
• Monitoring the performance of key accounts and tracking revenue and profit margins against targets
• Coordinating in-house technical experts and ensure they are delivering client requirements

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivery in an account/project management position in an energy or low carbon related environment. Further skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable knowledge of the carbon and sustainable energy sectors and awareness of key industry players
• Experience balancing conflicting priorities and delivering projects to customers on time and within budget
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in the environmental sector is highly desirable
• Evidence of a strong commitment to environmental and social causes of concern

If you have a background in Account Management and are as passionate about the environment as we are, have energy to succeed and a real 'can do' attitude then please click to apply here, or contact James Hobbs on +44(0) 203 008 4699 for further information.

Sustain have engaged Acre, their preferred recruitment partner, to manage the recruitment of their Account Managers.

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Joining this team you will work on immediate client needs. Working both nationally and internationally, you will be responsible for all aspects of wind projects; areas of focus will include:

• Utilisation of wind analysis software packages
• Recommendation of WTG selection for wind farm site
• Wind farm layout and optimisation
• Preparation of and review of energy yield reports
• Collating validation and analysis of wind resource and meteorically data
• Modelling
• Auditing

The successful candidate will have a high level of skill in wind analysis and energy yield prediction. An ability to balance attention to detail with engineering judgement, you will be educated in engineering / physics / science to degree (or equivalent) level and you will have excellent analytical and IT skills. This wind analyst position will require you to not only be able to communicate clearly with to other specialists and clients, but also work as part of a team to develop core knowledge.

This dynamic company will offer you the opportunity to grow your career.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity further contact Olivia Anderson on 0203 170 8036 or apply here.

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Working for an organisation that aims to assist consumers across the UK reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions you will play an instrumental role in the delivery of energy efficiency services through an extensive network of advice centres. As the Advice Manager you will play a key role in coordinating the organisations energy efficiency agenda, ensuring the delivery of clear and coherent advice to consumers.

The key focus of this role will be the continuing development of advice and support given to consumers, specifically on energy efficiency. Further responsibilities will include:

• Translate over-arching policy and strategy into coherent messages to be distributed by the network of advice centres
• Refining the service proposition, to ensure a high quality customer experience and maximise conversion from advice to action
• Monitor and improve upon advice being given to the public
• Where necessary coordinate with relevant stakeholders to alleviate local supply chain barriers
• Identify and support advice champions, empowering them to deliver improvements in service provision and help support fellow team members

In order to succeed in this post, you must posses the ability to coordinate the delivery of advice to consumers on energy efficiency measures. This will require both technical understanding and exceptional communicative/influencing skills. Other key skills and experience required include:

• A thorough knowledge and background in the energy efficiency sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of coordinating and developing training programmes will be a distinct advantage
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, gaining support for the objectives and agenda of the programmes you implement
• Be able to work successfully within and across teams
• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline

This is a unique opportunity to promote the up-take of Energy Efficiency measures across the UK. Influencing the uptake of this technology and ensuring consumers are will informed of the options available.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Hobbs on +44(0) 203 008 4699 or apply here.

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The company provides a range of news, data and research services covering renewable energy, biofuels, CCS and the carbon markets to the world’s leading investment houses, law firms, governments, NGOs, oil companies and major corporations, navigating their transition to a low-carbon economy.

Focusing on subscription sales of clean energy and carbon market news, data and research products to the financial, business and government marketplaces, the core responsibilities of the successful Sales Associate will be to:

• Demonstrate and articulate the full range of services to new clients to result in new business
• Negotiate renewal subscriptions with existing clients
• Assist in broader business development and marketing activities
• Identify cross-selling opportunities between teams

As the individual develops industry expertise and commercial sales success, it is expected that the position and responsibilities will become more complex and expansive. My client enjoys continuous personal and professional development.

This position requires a motivated and productive individual, with a high work rate and the ability to multi-task. We are looking for demonstrable evidence of:

• A proven track record of selling at least $1 to $2m pa of research and consulting services
• Experience of selling financial information or analytical services to North American organisations
• Strong working knowledge of finance, including public markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and project finance
• Strong quantitative skills, comfort with financial databases, corporate and market statistics and other elements of financial analysis and consulting
• Knowledge and/or interest in the renewable energy and low-carbon technology sectors and markets

This position presents a challenging and very real opportunity for an ambitious and driven professional to join a thriving and expanding business in the ever evolving clean energy sector. Based in New York City, the successful candidate will be willing to travel and operate in multiple countries; other European languages (aside from English) will be a distinct advantage.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity further apply here or contact Martin Killeen on +1 773.327.0963

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Thriving in North America, my Client is expanding their portfolio in Europe providing the opportunity for a successful and hungry Business Development Manager to spearhead the sales operations.

Your business development responsibilities will include:

• Identifying potential clients for renewable energy forecasting and assessment products throughout Europe
• Establishing contact and building credibility and successful relationships
• Developing, implementing and following through with sales strategies
• Working with partners to gather market intelligence to expand product sales
• Closing the sale

You will have gained skills and experience in the following:

• Proven pan European sales expertise
• Sales and business development experience in renewable energies
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex science and engineering concepts
• Outstanding communication skills
• Passion and conviction in renewable energies and the ability to convey this to others
• A degree (or equivalent) in marketing, sales, or a physical science

This opportunity is an incredibly exciting development in the renewable clean energy sphere and requires an individual with the motivation and drive to deliver. Extensive travel throughout Europe will be necessary, with the expectation that the first training stages of the position will take place in North America. You will be supported at the highest level and will benefit from close learning provided by the scientific department to ensure your understanding and confidence in the product.

For more information about this opportunity contact Beth Mitchell on +44 (0) 203 170 8034 or click here to apply.

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Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Creating and administrating the marketing plan and budget
• Managing and developing continuous improvements on the company’s website
• Managing all elements of external communications including customer presentation materials and marketing brochures
• Managing press and public relations, including press releases
• Arranging, coordinating and delivering conferences, exhibitions and other external events

Essential skills required:

• Experience within the marketing industry in a similar role
• A marketing degree (or equivalent)
• A background or interest in the sustainability and clean tech sector

CIM membership would be an advantage

This position will provide a critical function within a close knit organization, you will be proactive and confident in your ability to create and implement the marketing plan. This role requires a self starter with a can do, proactive attitude.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here.

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To be based within the Biofuels business, the goal is to introduce a new feedstock platform in order to develop a compelling business model for farmers and landowners.

A key challenge to creating this model is establishing the feedstock performance data and production practice; this will require credible experts to lead engagements with agricultural partners.

We’re looking for specialists who can overcome challenges; the objectives will be to:

• Design and interpret crop performance, agronomic practice, harvest and storage trials to support feedstock strategy
• Identify and promote agricultural and technical opportunities to reduce cost of feedstock production
• Become an expert on energy grass production
• Support the negotiation of land options to create a pool of investment / partnership options

A strong knowledge of the US agricultural business and an agricultural / technology degree is essential in addition to practical experience of agricultural trials in a commercial context.

This will be an incredibly exciting opportunity and demands an individual with belief and the drive to deliver. Developing others and getting the very best out of people in a fast paced and dynamic environment is central to our Client’s business and culture.

Please contact Martin Killeen on +1 773.327.0963 for further information.

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The company provides a range of news, data and research services covering renewable energy, biofuels, CCS and the carbon markets to the world’s leading investment houses, law firms, governments, NGOs, oil companies and major corporations, navigating their transition to a low-carbon economy.

Focusing on subscription sales of clean energy and carbon market news, data and research products to the financial, business and government marketplaces, the core responsibilities of the successful Sales Associate will be to:

• Demonstrate and articulate the full range of services to new clients to result in new business
• Negotiate renewal subscriptions with existing clients
• Assist in broader business development and marketing activities
• Identify cross-selling opportunities between teams

As the individual develops industry expertise and commercial sales success, it is expected that the position and responsibilities will become more complex and expansive. My client enjoys continuous personal and professional development.

This position requires a motivated and productive individual, with a high work rate and the ability to multi-task. We are looking for demonstrable evidence of:

• A proven track record of selling at least $1 to $2m pa of research and consulting services
• Experience of selling financial information or analytical services to European organisations
• Strong working knowledge of finance, including public markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and project finance
• Strong quantitative skills, comfort with financial databases, corporate and market statistics and other elements of financial analysis and consulting
• Knowledge and/or interest in the renewable energy and low-carbon technology sectors and markets

This position presents a challenging and very real opportunity for an ambitious and driven professional to join a thriving and expanding business in the ever evolving clean energy sector. Based in London, the successful candidate will be willing to travel and operate in multiple countries; other European languages (aside from English) will be a distinct advantage.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity further apply here or contact Beth Mitchell on +44(0) 203 170 8034

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With a strong focus on the roll-out of their electrical strategy, the successful candidate will be asked to set and implement technical specifications and ensure that are not only fit for purpose but also legally compliant.

We are looking for an innovative designer who wants to make a positive change to a corporation’s actions. Commercially aware you will be asked not only to manage budgets, but also contractors and external consultants. With experience of Electrical systems (HV and LV) within either a retail or other commercial construction environment, we are ideally looking for an engineer who has built a strong reputation in the sector for delivering energy savings through their work.

This position will allow an exceptional engineer exposure to class leading strategies whilst continuing to develop their managerial career.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this position we are unable to consider candidates who are not Chartered and those who are not EU nationals.

For further information please click the button below or call 0203 170 8030.

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Joining an established and growing department, this is an exciting opportunity for a progressive engineer to increase their expertise in Grid Connection.

The key responsibilities will be to:

• Project manage wind farm development from construction to project handover
• Assist in wind farm design reviews and tendering contracts
• Provide company wide support on GB transmissions, distribution networks and high voltage (HV) distribution systems
• Regularly visit wind farm projects throughout the UK

The ideal applicant will have a degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Although industry experience in the renewable energy sector (particular wind farm development) would be desirable, it is not essential.

Specific skills and experience include:

• Experience working with HV distribution systems
• A solid understanding of regulatory and technical aspects of grid integration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A full UK driving licence

With a global increase in renewable energy projects and the increased commitment by the government to the sector, this is an excellent time for an electrical engineer to transfer their skills and join a growing industry. Offering a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a leading organisation this is an exciting career move. For further information please call Acre on 0203 170 8044 or send your CV to joseph@acre-resources.co.uk

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Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing all HV operations and inspecting wind turbines on a regular basis
• Reviewing and maintaining all health and safety procedures, including regularly audits and checks for all contractors
• Liaising with colleagues ensuring site work is effectively planned
• Managing operational budgets and reports for the site owners

You will have a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline and have a good understanding of the mechanical and electrical components within a wind farm.

Essential skills and qualification include:

• Previous experience working with HV systems
• A good understanding of and qualification in health and safety management
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• A full UK driving license

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work for an international renewable energy organisation. Offering substantial training on all technical and health and safety issues, this company provides a competitive benefits package and is an ideal position for someone currently working within the space or looking to move into a new sector.

Please send your CV to joseph@acre-resources.co.uk or call me on 02031708044

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In this exciting new position, you will be responsible for taking the lead on a project to develop an 'Alternative Energy Demonstration Green Zone'. You will be tasked to draft green programs and green initiatives for the city’s project.

The purpose of the Green Zone will be to provide electric power not only to the park facilities but to all other operations of the City, providing electric power from alternative and renewable sources.

The ideal candidate will have a background consisting of a number of the following:

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent technical knowledge in renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Sustainable development and planning
• Land and urban planning
• Environmental design and engineering,
• Architectural design
• Consultancy background

This will be a fixed-term contract initially.

Please contact martin@acre-resources.com for further information or apply here.

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• 4 to 5 years experience of strategic relationship generation, development and ongoing account management, at senior level, in the Biofuel and/or Alternative Energy sector
• Proven track record of closing sophisticated, high value technical sales deals in areas such as business services and consulting, software and patents rather than equipment
• An ability to discuss and summarise technical information in a way that is understood by non-technical people that provides a compelling case for action
• Must have strong relationships with senior level decision makers in business, government and sovereign wealth funds
• Experience of working across multiple technical disciplines will be ideal: Engineering / Water Remediation / Aquaculture / Environmental science. Also experience in the Food, Natural Resource or Agricultural (or related) sector would be beneficial
• Experience in biochemical or chemical process engineering, commercialisation and scale-up of large integrated systems
• Candidates ideally will be multilingual, and have a BS/MS or equivalent in Chemical Engineering

The successful Candidates will be enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and dynamic Business Development Consultants that have the gravitas, robust technical know-how and excellent communication and negotiating skills to close and deliver high value deals at a very high level.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 203 170 5885 or apply below including your Covering Letter and CV. Ref. 2370

As a leader in the power generation industry specialising in the construction of highly efficient gas turbines they now require a warranty engineer to co-ordinate and manage all warranty issues associated with their gas turbines within a power plant in Dublin. You will be based on the site for eighteen months and will be the primary point of contact for the client for all areas surrounding warranties of equipment.

You will be liaising with the client and the project teams on operational and maintenance issues concerning the company's turbines so must have good experience within a Warranty Engineers role with turbines with the power generation sector. You will need to have a very professional manner and be able to engage with all stake holders in the process be that contractors, designers and senior management.

You will be ideally degree qualified in an Engineering discipline and have a number of years experience working with large power station Gas Turbines, ideally in a Warranty Engineer role. You will also have experience of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of power generation equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines and rotating equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturer of power systems during an early stage of their growth in Europe.

For more information please click the apply button below.

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Having recently set up a European base their operation has grown quickly and consequently this has lead to the need for an Electrical Engineer to join their Wind team in Hamburg.

The primary responsibility of this position is to successfully develop their first European off-shore project. Tasked with the design of wind turbine electrical system (generator, converter, transformer, etc.) and control systems you will be responsible for the coordination of component suppliers and managing bought in technical consultancy services.

You will be used to taking on high degree of responsibility and will be required to have an entrepreneurial attitude. As a degree qualified engineer your will be expected to have experience of either the Wind Industry or another renewable energy technology.

In return you will be joining a fast moving and growing company at a very important stage of their development.

For more information or to apply please click the apply button below. Ref. 2300