Renewable Energy

The company boasts expertise across all renewable technologies and more than 20 years experience of project delivery both in the UK and internationally. Wishing to build upon their success, the company has indentified an opportunity to further develop their renewables offering with a particular focus in wind and biomass.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful individual will be responsible for developing the wind or biomass sectors. You will increase the workload of wind or biomass projects across the UK, manage budgets, provide commercial input on projects and give specialist technical advice. You will be responsible for the overall project management including site identification, feasibility studies, site designing, planning, environmental impact assessments and financial modelling.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of winning and delivering consultancy services in the renewable energy sector
• Detailed knowledge of UK legislation and financial mechanisms in the renewable energy sector
• Knowledge of renewable and low carbon energy technologies, with a preference towards wind or biomass
• Strong management, project management and resourcing skills
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills
• Degree level education (or equivalent) is essential with a first degree and/or masters qualification in a related discipline

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team of industry recognised experts who have a thorough understanding of the technical considerations that are specific to this sector as well as the economics of renewable energy and carbon management. The position also offers the chance for rapid career progression in this exciting space.

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With over 1,400 employees, this business is dedicated to providing a 'whole house' solution to energy-efficiency. Offering a service that is tailored to homeowners as well as builders, architects, local authorities and government this company has already helped more than two million homes become more energy efficient.

As the successful individual you will manage the heat and electric system design team’s activities. It will also be your responsibility to ensure that all the projects are correctly quoted for and that their delivery is compliant with the up to date technical standards. As well as meeting customer requirements and building solid working relationships, you will also provide support to other parts of the business and the business will welcome your input into improving services and products.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manage the production of commercial renewable system designs for both business development and operational business
• Manage the process from end to end and be accountable for the quality of the system design department output
• Support the commercial tendering process
• Ensure projects are designed to appropriate standards
• Ensure that the commercial heat and electric design team adhere to specified performance targets
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Prioritise resource to deliver results as required by the business
• Ensure business profitability is maximised
• Manage and develop a dynamic team and compliance with health and safety

You will have an engineering, business or management qualification and experience and product knowledge of renewable technologies and opportunities. A working knowledge of the impact of renewable technology on buildings and structures will be essential together with a proven ability coordinate complex renewable designs. Experience of tendering for business is required and a track record of working in a customer facing role will also be necessary.

This is a fantastic time to join a growing and ambitious company and be instrumental in their success.

Please contact Olivia Anderson on olivia@acre-resources.com for more information or apply here.

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Benefiting from a unique service offering and significant investment from major players within the energy sector, the company has expanded rapidly over the past two years and boasts a broad range of services including energy efficiency consultancy, BEMS, energy monitoring, and renewable technology installations (solar, biomass boilers and insulation).

Reporting to the Head of Operations you will play a key role in the delivery of renewable projects to commercial, public sector, and domestic clients. You will have a proven track record of running multiple projects, a thorough understanding of the construction industry and a working knowledge of the practicalities of electrical installations including health and safety.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Oversee the design and installation of renewable electrical installations
• Ensure that the design, analysis, calculations and projects are completed on time and adhere to project standards and specifications
• Take overall ownership of the projects from conception to completion and to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Ensure resources are optimised and the agreed programme of works is successfully delivered on time and within budget
• Identify resources required, manage and supervise contractors and suppliers alike
• Commercially and contractually astute with good knowledge of subcontract order conditions

Experience:

• A proven track record in successful mechanical and electrical installations, project management, implementation and delivery ideally in the renewable energy sector although traditional M&E building experience will certainly be considered
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge and expertise with a thorough understanding of the construction industry
• Awareness of safety regulations, best practice, and engineering standards

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of electrical & mechanical engineering and installations
• A degree, BTEC or equivalent in Electrical and Mechanical Building Services Engineering
• Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Design/drawing office experience including AutoCAD would be advantageous
• CITB 5 Day Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification would be advantageous
• Hold a valid CSCS/JIB ECS or other affiliated scheme is desirable
• A valid UK driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel on a regular basis
• A renewable energy qualification would be beneficial

Competencies & Person Specification:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, with a pro-active approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and decision making skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with a focus on achieving high quality deliverables on a consistent basis in a pressured environment with minimal supervision
• Flexible and receptive to change
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a high desire to succeed
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals and teams
• Passion for renewable energy technologies

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Recognised as one of the fastest growing private companies within the UK’s green sector, the organisation has gone from strength to strength and boasts an impressive portfolio of both government and corporate clients.

The Technical Officer will report into the Head of Engineering. This newly created position will be responsible for driving and implementing the business’s technology strategy with oversight of manufacturing, responsibility for quality management and leading the global technical services team to support the worldwide rollout of their unique product.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of the technology strategy for the core product range
• Establishing new UK and international manufacturing operations
• Oversee the development of the R&D capabilities with a primary focus on control electronics
• Complement the existing team of power engineers by bringing experience and cutting edge knowledge in control electronics
• Ensure the business remains technically ahead of the competition
• Adhere to the technical standards for product development and company operations
• Embedding excellence in quality management throughout the supply chain to continue the technology’s consistent reliability rating

To be successful in this role you will need a high degree of technical competence, the ability to understand complex technologies to component level and the ability to take known technology from the concept stage, through the production process to the final product. You will also be personable, decisive, and have strong leadership skills.

Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (IET or IEEE) or working towards chartership
• Experience in a senior technical role which includes product development.
• Proven track record of completing technology transfer between territories and establishing new suppliers
• Ideally experienced in technical design, team management and a technical interest in the control electronics field

This is a superb opportunity for a commercially orientated person to join a rapidly growing business consisting of like-minded individuals who are passionate about what they do. This position will also give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on the firm’s success with excellent prospects for progression.

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Established in 1982, Dulas delivers trusted, reliable and high performing products and services in the renewable energy sector. The company provides consultancy, turnkey installation and O&M services in the solar pv, wind and hydro electric and biomass heating sectors in the UK as well as life saving solar solutions in the World’s least developed countries. Dulas is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary and is proud of its reputation as a pioneering, ethically driven and trusted organisation.

Dulas is entering a new phase in its growth strategy and now requires a Managing Director to join the business. The Managing Director role will include:

• Designing a strategy to capitalise on Dulas’ many current assets and address future opportunities
• Developing a sustainable business model to deliver on this strategy
• Leading while inspiring a dedicated and capable workforce
• Being a respected and passionate ambassador of Dulas, developing partnerships and business opportunities

This high profile role will require a candidate to possess the following attributes:

• Demonstrable experience in a leadership position; proven, successful experience driving growth and profit within a similar sized business
• A collaborative and co-operative leadership style to reflect Dulas’ cultural integrity
• A clear ability to set strategy and inspire co-workers and partners at all levels of the company
• A passion for and belief in the Renewable Energy sector; although direct experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience working in the growing renewables industry.

This is a rare opportunity to manage an innovative and committed team while working in a beautiful and unique part of the UK. Dulas has an enviable culture, talented workforce and a history of success within the renewables industry.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Michael Kelsall via Michael@acre-resources.com 0207 400 5582 or apply here. Ref 3882

My client works across a broad range of markets including education, residential, cultural, and commercial. It has gained an enviable reputation for delivering innovative and fresh designs which has led to an increased demand for their services - and consequently the creation of this new post.

With a broad service offering the post-holder will be involved in a variety of duties. The main responsibilities include:

• Developing low energy building design strategies in conjunction with architects and structural engineers
• Providing advice on sustainability, BREEAM and building physics
• Building services engineering including heating, lighting, power and water systems design with a strong emphasis on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
• Advising clients on integrating renewable energy technologies into their buildings
• Working with contractors on site to ensure that design concepts are correctly implemented and constructed
• Using latest dynamic simulation software as part of energy, CO2, thermal and daylight analysis

As well as offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join an innovative team of sustainability experts with a wealth of experience, you will also benefit from a “hands on” learning approach and tuition from experienced team members who will take an active interest in your development.

You will be encouraged to become a Chartered Engineer or environmentalist through an accredited institution such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET, the Energy Institute or IEMA, and it’s expected that you will be running your own projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer within a short period of time.

Key skills and capabilities include:

• Previous sustainable building design experience highly desirable, but not essential
• Technically minded graduate in preferably, but not exclusively, mechanical or electrical engineering or physics
• Genuine interest in the built environment and sustainability
• Strong communicator who is comfortable attending client and stakeholder meetings

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Based in the organisation’s leadership centre the successful individual will sit within the health and safety team which forms part of the company’s corporate sustainability team. You will be the expert providing highly specialised cross functional support for:

• Electrical Safety and Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
• The maintenance and development of training programmes and minimum standards relating to LOTO
• Providing technical advice on design solutions relating to LOTO and electrical safety for new wind turbines and upgrades of existing facilities
• Developing and deploying High Voltage safety programme
• Developing Arch Flash prevention programme
• Facilitating and undertaking Root Cause Investigations of electrical incidents
• Keeping the company up to date regarding electrical safety regulatory changes that will impact the business
• Actively participating in organisations that effect policy for electrical safety, with particular emphasis on the wind industry

The successful individual will:

• Be educated to at least Bachelor’s level in Electrical Engineering
• Have extensive experience working on electrical safety and hazardous energy in a high risk industry
• Have international experience
• Have working knowledge of international H&S regulations
• Have solid practical experience working with R&D teams
• Possess first class commercial influencing and negotiation skills combined with technical understanding
• Be able to undertake extensive international travel
• Be business fluent in spoken and written English
• Be able to climb a 300ft straight ladder

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of renewable energy, working with an extremely dedicated team of technical professionals.

To discuss further please contact Andrew Tew, in confidence, on +44 (0)20 7400 5572 or andrew.tew@acre-resources.com

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The Regional Manager in Southern Africa will be part of the regional manager network which is a key part of the broader certification team that is responsible for reviewing and assessing the standard’s carbon projects. As the successful individual you will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the certification process and you will eventually take full responsibility for registering projects and issuing credits.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinating internal training and contacts to align the technical teams’ understanding of the standard’s strict criteria
• Managing activities to ensure feedback on project reviews are sent in a timely manner with appropriate utilization of available resources
• Assisting the Technical Director and/or the Deputy Technical Director in company’s communications and processes with the Technical Advisory Committee
• Managing a growing pipeline of business by capacity building and marketing in the region
• Ensuring all projects match the stringent certification criteria
• Maintaining knowledge of all legislation and international climate change drivers

You will also take part in the further development of the standard’s rules and procedures, and the review and development of new methodologies for the voluntary market.

Key capabilities and skills include:

• A proven working career in the carbon field
• Technical qualification or Masters Degree in a relevant topic.
• A deep knowledge and understanding of the relevant processes of the renewables energy efficiency, CDM and the voluntary carbon mechanisms
• Knowledge of all forms of documentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

This organisation certifies renewable energy and energy efficiency carbon offset projects to ensure that they all demonstrate real and permanent greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and sustainable development benefits in local communities. It is a rare opportunity to join this organisation, the benchmark for quality and rigour in both the compliance and voluntary markets.

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The individual will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing power conditioning and transmission systems for the subsea environment
• Developing component specification and liaising with suppliers on procurement of specialised equipment, often for innovatory programmes
• Developing condition monitoring systems (sensors, data acquisition)
• Partnering with and supporting the Project Management team to ensure Client requests are met

This is a challenging position for a forward thinking and entrepreneurial Electrical Design Engineer who will have:

• A first degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)and further academic qualifications (most likely)
• Extensive experience in a electrical design engineering and/or within a R&D function
• Experience in writing and drafting Functional Design Statements
• Experience setting up a test bench and wiring a test rig
• The flexibility, willingness and desire to develop projects that have not been done before – a positive, can do attitude.

This is an ongoing search, with the Client keen to secure the right individual at the nearest opportunity. Please forward your CV for consideration in the first instance to the email below.

To discuss further please contact Andrew Tew, in confidence, on +44 (0)20 3008 4696 or andrew.tew@acre-resources.com

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You will be responsible for the entire project cycle from initial enquiry to financial close. This will involve site development from site selection and consent, to selection of contractors, procurement planning, construction and post installation detailing.

You will have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Stakeholder management of Client’s, regulatory authorities, contractors and internal staff
• Budget management, reporting to the board on a monthly basis
• Programme management, reporting to the board on a monthly basis
• Negotiation on tendering and contract pricing
• Ensuring adherence to company HSE policies for all staff and contractors
• Managing, developing and progressing a team including project managers, engineers and graduates

The successful individual will have:

• Significant, demonstrated experience of managing complex, high capital spend projects end to end (in excess of €25m)
• Extensive experience in the procurement and commission of high value machinery
• A strong mechanical technical understanding, ideally gained through a Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Previous employee management experience
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Experience in the renewables industry highly desirable

To discuss further please contact Andrew Tew, in confidence, on +44 (0)20 3008 4696 or andrew.tew@acre-resources.com

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.