Technical Consultant

Description:

Technical Consultant 

Location: Edinburgh (Stobo House, Roslin)

with potential for Glasgow (St Vincent Street) as suits

The Company

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 100 Engineers and Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its three sister companies: Green Cat Hydrogen, based in the UK; Green Cat Renewables Canada, based in Calgary; and, Green Cat Renewables Europe, based in Amersfoort.

The Technical Services Department of GCR provides: feasibility studies; energy yield assessments; due diligence and technical advisor services; and, technical support to other parts of the business. Projects are typically based on wind and solar, with some regard to hydro, and with an increasing regard to grid management, battery storage, and alternative technologies.

The Technical Services Department requires a Technical Consultant with renewable energy experience, ideally with a focus on wind technology.

The Role

The Role will primarily involve the following:

• Technically appraising the issues and risks to projects at various stages of development, i.e. at feasibility, pre-construction, operational, and end of life stages.
• Processing and analysing data from a variety of sources.
• Reviewing available project information, including technical drawings (such as SLDs, layout drawings, etc.) and contracts (EPC, BoP, etc.), and challenging the content.
• Performing site visits to inform desk-based technical appraisals.
• Assisting in the production of technical reports, with a primary focus on technical due diligence.
• Researching alternative renewable energy technologies.
• Scenario modelling and project optimisation.
• Providing technical support to GCR staff across the company.

The Candidate

The Candidate would ideally have the following:

• Physical Science or Engineering discipline - degree qualification.
• Knowledge or project experience of commercial scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on wind technology.
• An ability to clearly explain technical concepts and their relevance to a non-technical audience, both verbally and in writing.
• An enquiring/questioning approach.
• Willingness to learn about aspects of projects which are currently unfamiliar.
• High level of written English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A good facility with standard software packages including Excel and Word, and the ability to learn new software tools.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Valid Driving Licence for use within UK.
• Right to work in UK (GCR does not have a sponsorship programme)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays
• Private Health Care Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional development opportunities and support
• Professional fees paid for by the company
• Company social events and team building days
• On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh Office only)