Renewables Solar PV Senior Consultant

Overview

RINA is recruiting for a Senior Consultant to work as part of a growing team delivering Independent / Owners Engineering services on wind and solar projects worldwide. The role is based in the UK, ideally based in our Brighton office, however, we are willing to consider hybrid and remote requests, as well as other office-based locations for the right candidate. 

We’re looking for an engineering project manager with a strong understanding of the Independent / Owner’s Engineering field, either gained through consultancy work, due diligence consultancy work and/or work for contractors or developers. This opportunity will enable you to work with RINA teams across the globe, stretching your technical and consultancy skills. You’ll notice soon after joining the collaborative and project-based nature of our work; talented individuals gain knowledge and experience rapidly and can choose to develop their managerial or technical pathway within RINA.

RINA is one of the world’s most experienced renewables consulting engineers having worked on over 30GW of wind, solar and other renewables.

Responsbilities

• Managing Independent / Owner’s Engineering projects for solar and wind developers, potentially including hybrid projects with energy storage and/or diesel generation. Projects range from pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, through tendering, financing and construction management.
• Providing technical engineering support at all stages of the project development cycle.
• Reviewing of project design, contractual documentation, environmental studies, planning permission, health and safety reports, grid offers and grid connection agreements.
• EPC/TSA/BoP tender preparation, coordination, management, evaluation and review.
• Support developers in contract negotiations.
• Preparation and review of technical and non-technical reports.
• Management of contractors and construction projects.
• People and project management, ensuring effective communication within the project team.
• Leading commercial activities such as proposal writing and client presentations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in the sector for a technical consultancy, project developer or IPP.
• Consultancy experience working on Independent / Owner’s Engineering and/or due diligence assignments.
• Project management experience and capability to lead a project team
• Engineering degree (or relevant technical degree)
• Strong practical knowledge, both technical and commercial, of how renewable energy assets are developed, constructed, operated and financed
• Comprehensive knowledge of at least one technology from onshore wind and solar PV #LI-CB2