Associate Director - Renewables Advisory Capability Lead (UK wide)

We are currently seeking an experienced technical specialist to lead our Renewables Advisory capability to help deliver continued growth in our services and add greater value to our client's requirements. The role will provide leadership and participation in project teams delivering our services and provide wider support enabling the growth and development of our team. A key element of this is being at the forefront of dynamic change, in terms of clean energy generation, management and distribution. The successful candidate will have a focus on renewable energy generation, in terms of their technical properties, economic and environmental impacts. We are seeking strong experience across the project development phases from concept and feasibility studies, commercial strategies through to owners engineer support. Experience of public, industrial and commercial energy usage, energy strategy and emission reductions to support our clients in developing decarbonisation strategies and business case assessment applying energy resources and demands. The successful candidate will also be able to work collaboratively with our operations and sales teams to provide client focus and support, innovative solutions to our clients most challenging problems, connect and nurture our technical resources.,

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy advisory projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, being accountable for key project delivery tasks and quality outputs through project reviewer/verifier role.
• Collaborate and engage with a range of stakeholders at all levels (directors, internal networks, clients, regulators, partners etc.).
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the growth of the Renewable Advisory capability.
• Mentoring and development support for team members aligned to project delivery.
• Maintaining knowledge of energy/carbon policy developments, energy markets and wider energy/sustainability issues.
• Understanding of renewable energy generation technology options appraisals and life cycle cost analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage systems.
• Skills in financial modelling and analysis to assess project viability and profitability. Also, understanding of commercial strategies, financing mechanisms and incentives for renewable energy projects.
• Research on innovative technologies and application to requirements.
• Candidates should be diligent with good attention to detail, but also able to consider innovative solutions and "out of the box" thinking to our client's changing regulatory and economic environment.
  
  You need to enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and where necessary using your expertise to guide and mentor other members of staff. You'll also require the ability to lead bid preparation, deliver to tight timescales, be technically accurate and to manage a number of schemes simultaneously, either as the lead or as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills are essential as part of this role.
Jacobs has a strong ethos for safety in our BeyondZero approach, so you would be expected to have a positive attitude to health and safety, especially to eliminate or reduce the risk early in the design process.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering - likely to have a focus on energy (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent process-related degree).
• Strong experience in the energy field (consultancy / industrial / commercial / utilities).
• Strong project management skills, including ability to develop clear work programmes and communicate requirements to other team members.
• Knowledge of current and anticipated environmental, carbon and energy policy and legislation and how this can apply to organisations and projects.
• Strong communication skills, ability to engage with colleagues and clients and provide clear, evidence-based advice verbally and within written reports and presentations.
• Understanding of the design, installation, and operation of renewable energy systems; in addition to understanding the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the renewable energy sector.
• Membership of an Engineering Institution (preferable)
  
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We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

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• This role can be based in anywhere in the UK
With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.