Job: Renewable Energy Consultant Engineer – Oxford, Beresford Blake Thomas

Renewable Energy Consultant Engineer – Oxford

Salary: £30k - £38k + Benefits REF:AM012

Our client provides energy sustainability solutions both to business as well as the public sector. Their enviable reputation has been built upon their no nonsense approach and their passion for renewable technologies.

Having won a number of well publicised contracts during 2007 they are looking to build on their success in 2008 by appointing a Renewable Energy Consultant Engineer who will be based in Oxford as well as on site.

Your main responsibilities of this rewarding role will include:

Project feasibility and project development along with technical and commercial support for existing plant

Carrying out feasibility studies for the potential introduction of new power generation/renewable equipment

Understanding of planning and environmental issues associated with renewable plant

Experience in the use of wind project analysis software such as Wind farm, WAsP

Wind resource and energy yield assessment

Identifying potential emissions implications

Helping to maintain a list of potential investments and prioritise identified investment opportunities

Managing investment projects with effective control of project costs, resources and delivery timescales

Ensuring building users understand the costs and benefits associated with investment projects

Evaluating the results of investments

Provision of technical and commercial support to existing plant to help maximise efficiencies

Identifying potential clients, discussing needs and preparing bid documents

Negotiating contractual terms and conditions with prospective clients

Provision of advice on legislative drivers particularly the climate change levy and emission trading scheme

Interact with other members of the Energy Solutions team and external clients at all levels

The ideal candidate will have gained MSc in Renewables or an Energy or Environmental related field and have a keen interest in and detailed knowledge of energy markets and related environmental legislation

An understanding of the implications of the climate change levy and emissions trading scheme

Strong interest in renewable technologies

Experience with the implementation of renewable technology is desirable

Demonstrate an ability to communicate with technical specialists as well as non-technical client representatives

Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external clients

Confident, with an ability to assimilate within a team and maintain/develop the business

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Ability to absorb varied sources of information

Competent in all Microsoft applications

Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

UK security clearance to minimum SC level.

This role will involve visits to client sites and involvement on projects where a minimum level of SC security clearance is required. If not already cleared to SC level therefore, candidates will need to meet certain criteria to attain this.

A valid UK driving license is essential and you will need to be flexible to work on site on occasions, often within a team of analysts and engineers.

For more information or to apply for this position contact Alex Mann on

0121 265 2572

amann@bbt.co.uk

Ref: AM012

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