Potential Renewable Energy Careers
Studying with the Renewable Energy Institute opens the door to successful careers in renewable energy. Below, we have compiled a list of sought-after careers available globally, many of which past participants have successfully pursued. We encourage you to connect with our trusted recruitment partners to discover the career path that’s right for you!
Hydrogen Energy Jobs
- Role: The Hydrogen Energy Technology Manager is responsible for driving the renewable energy revolution within the organisation and contributing to a sustainable future. Key responsibilities include strategic product planning, technical product development, managing the product portfolio, conducting continuous research on industry trends and technological advancements, collaborating across functions, and evaluating product performance.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in hydrogen energy technologies, strategic planning and product management experience, expertise in research and development, excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to evaluate and optimise product performance.
- Salary starting from £45,000 | Worldwide
- Role: This role requires utilising design expertise and project management skills to bring hydrogen projects to life. Responsibilities include designing and engineering critical equipment for hydrogen systems and overseeing the successful execution of projects from start to finish. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the hydrogen revolution and shape the future of clean energy.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, experience with hydrogen technologies, proficiency in design and engineering software, project management skills, and the ability to oversee complex projects from conception to completion.
- Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: This role helps ensure responsible allocation of funds by verifying sustainability and emissions reports from contractual counterparties and certifying producers. Further to this, the position contributes to guidance documents, advises the company on compliance matters, provides support to teams to aid smooth project launches, reviews audits for operational assurance, and oversees assurance activities to ensure compliance with current and future sustainability and emissions reporting schemes.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in sustainability and emissions reporting, experience with compliance and certification processes, expertise in audit and assurance procedures, excellent analytical and advisory skills, and the ability to develop and implement guidance documents.
- Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
Our Hydrogen Energy course equips learners with in-depth knowledge of hydrogen production, storage and application technologies, which are fundamental for managing and advancing hydrogen projects. It also covers the latest advancements and best practices in sustainability and emissions reporting, enabling professionals to effectively lead projects, innovate in design and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Mastery of these skills not only enhances career prospects but also positions individuals at the forefront of the transition to a cleaner, hydrogen-powered future.
Hydrogen Energy Project Development Jobs
- Role: Hydrogen Project Engineers work on the design, development, and implementation of hydrogen production and utilisation systems. They manage engineering tasks related to hydrogen production (e.g., electrolysis, steam methane reforming), storage solutions, and fuel cell systems.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, experience with hydrogen technologies, proficiency in design and simulation software, and knowledge of safety standards related to hydrogen.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Hydrogen Energy Consultants provide expert advice on hydrogen energy projects, including feasibility studies, technology selection, and project planning. They assist clients in navigating regulatory requirements, optimising project design, and identifying potential funding sources.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in hydrogen energy technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, knowledge of market trends and regulatory frameworks, and excellent communication skills.
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Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Hydrogen Production Technicians operate and maintain equipment used in hydrogen production processes. They ensure the efficient and safe operation of electrolysis units, steam methane reformers, and other hydrogen production technologies.
- Skills Needed: Technical training in mechanical or chemical systems, hands-on experience with hydrogen production equipment, troubleshooting skills, and adherence to safety standards.
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Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
Our Developing Hydrogen Energy Projects course offers in-depth knowledge of hydrogen production technologies, project development, and industry standards, which are critical for successfully advancing hydrogen energy initiatives. Hydrogen project engineers gain the expertise to design and manage complex hydrogen projects, while hydrogen energy consultants learn to provide strategic advice on hydrogen integration and market opportunities. Hydrogen production technicians acquire the practical skills needed to operate and maintain hydrogen production systems efficiently.
Management & Finance in Renewables Jobs
- Role: The Renewable Energy Leader is responsible for setting the strategic direction, providing leadership, and overseeing the effective delivery of the company’s renewable energy and energy storage programs. This includes managing and optimising the existing renewable asset base and exploring new opportunities in green hydrogen and low-carbon heat. The role involves evaluating and managing renewable energy opportunities to drive decisions that maximise value and impact.
- Skills Needed: Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, extensive knowledge of renewable energy technologies (including green hydrogen and low-carbon heat), experience in asset management and optimisation, and expertise in evaluating and managing energy opportunities.
- Salary starting from £65,000 | Worldwide
- Role: The Renewable Energy Contracts Manager is crucial in managing and enhancing a portfolio of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and renewable energy products. Responsibilities include ensuring the profitable operation and delivery of these contracts, achieving stable margins, and meeting renewable obligations. The position works closely with internal and external stakeholders, driving innovation, and improving processes within a competitive and evolving market. This role often involves contributing to excellent customer and employee experiences while advancing sustainable energy solutions.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in managing PPAs and renewable energy contracts, strong negotiation and relationship management skills, ability to drive process improvements and innovation, and a deep understanding of the renewable energy market.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
- Role: The Renewable Energy Finance Manager, reporting to the Group Financial Controller, focuses exclusively on the organisation’s operational renewable energy portfolio. Responsibilities include managing financial and management reporting, providing commercial insights into financial data, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in renewables and a strong interest in understanding and interpreting financial data to drive business performance.
- Skills Needed: Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA), experience in renewable energy finance, strong financial and management reporting skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to provide insights and leadership based on financial data.
- Salary starting from £65,000 | Worldwide
Our Renewable Energy Management & Finance course provides an in-depth understanding of both the managerial and financial aspects of renewable energy projects, covering critical areas such as project financing, risk assessment, and contract management. By gaining this specialised knowledge, professionals are equipped to lead innovative renewable energy initiatives, negotiate and manage complex contracts, and oversee financial strategies to ensure project viability and success. This expertise is essential for driving growth in the renewable energy sector and achieving sustainable development goals.
AI in Renewable Energy Jobs
- Role: AI data scientists analyse large datasets generated by renewable energy systems to develop models that can predict energy production, optimize operations, and identify patterns or anomalies. They use machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy sources.
- Skills Needed: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), strong statistical and analytical skills, and knowledge of renewable energy systems.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: AI engineers design, develop, and implement AI-based solutions for renewable energy applications. This can include developing algorithms for smart grid management, predictive maintenance, energy forecasting, and integrating various renewable sources efficiently.
- Skills Needed: Strong programming skills, experience with AI and machine learning technologies, understanding of renewable energy technologies, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of software development processes.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Systems analysts use AI to monitor and analyse the performance of renewable energy systems, such as solar farms or wind turbines. They work on improving energy yield, reducing downtime, and ensuring optimal performance through data-driven insights and AI-driven automation.
- Skills Needed: Analytical skills, experience with AI and data analytics tools, understanding of renewable energy systems, ability to interpret complex datasets, and knowledge of system optimisation techniques.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
Our Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy course provides specialised knowledge at the intersection of AI and renewable energy, covering advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven optimisation techniques. AI data scientists and engineers gain the skills to develop and implement AI solutions that enhance the efficiency and performance of renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems analysts benefit from understanding how AI can be applied to optimise energy generation, storage, and distribution. This expertise is vital for driving innovation in AI in the renewable energy sector.
Carbon Finance Jobs
- Role: A Carbon & ESG Reporting Manager acts as the primary contact for all aspects of carbon and ESG reporting, including analysis, tracking, and data management. Responsibilities include accounting for carbon emissions across the business, analysing data to support decision-making related to net zero targets, scope three impacts, and carbon reduction strategies. The role collaborates with in-house analytics and business intelligence teams to drive performance improvements, gain insights into the supply chain, and stay informed about emerging carbon-related policies and frameworks. Additionally, the position will advise on the implementation of these policies and manage external commitments with suppliers and customers.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in carbon and ESG reporting, strong analytical and data management skills, experience with sustainability and net zero strategies, proficiency in working with analytics and business intelligence tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
- Role: A Financial Modeller in carbon markets supports commercial structuring by building robust financial models for carbon asset investments and project development. Responsibilities include evaluating the financial viability of carbon investment opportunities, managing financial risk for the company and clients, and bringing investment opportunities to corporate funders. Other tasks include: assessing the financial returns of carbon projects, project multi-decade cash flows, and evaluate capital expenditures against projected returns.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in financial modelling and analysis, expertise in carbon markets and investment evaluation, experience with risk management, proficiency in financial modelling software, and ability to project long-term cash flows and assess capital expenditures.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
- Role: The Sustainability Reporting Lead is responsible for overseeing and guiding sustainability strategy, data management, and reporting aligned with external frameworks and standards. Key responsibilities include guiding ESG analysts to develop detailed net zero trajectories and targets, preparing content to communicate plans and progress to stakeholders, and developing methodologies for customer carbon reporting solutions. Additionally, the role will lead the development and execution of carbon offset strategies, select partners and projects, and organise events and marketing initiatives related to sustainability.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in sustainability strategy and reporting, strong skills in data analysis and analytics, knowledge of external sustainability frameworks and standards, project management experience, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
- Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
Our Carbon Finance course provides a deep dive into the principles of carbon finance, including the mechanisms of carbon markets, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting standards, and the development of sophisticated financial models. Mastering these concepts allows professionals to accurately track and report on carbon emissions, forecast market trends, and lead sustainability initiatives with a robust financial perspective. By gaining expertise through this course, individuals are better prepared to drive impactful environmental strategies and contribute to their organisations’ sustainable growth.
Carbon Capture and Storage Jobs
- Role: CCS engineers design, develop, and implement carbon capture and storage systems. They work on the technology for capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes and power plants and oversee the transportation and storage of captured CO2.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, knowledge of CCS technology, proficiency with design and simulation software, and understanding of environmental regulations.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: CCS technicians assist in the installation, operation, and maintenance of carbon capture and storage systems. They perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that the systems are functioning efficiently and safely.
- Skills Needed: Technical training in mechanical or chemical systems, hands-on experience with CCS technology, problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety standards.
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Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
- Role: CCS project managers oversee the planning, execution, and completion of CCS projects. They coordinate with engineers, technicians, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet their goals, stay on budget, and adhere to timelines.
- Skills Needed: Project management experience, knowledge of CCS technology and processes, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
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Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
Our Carbon Capture and Storage course provides in-depth knowledge of CCS technologies, system design, and implementation strategies, which are essential for reducing carbon emissions. CCS engineers gain the expertise to design and optimise capture systems, ensuring they effectively minimise CO2 emissions. CCS technicians acquire the practical skills needed to operate and maintain CCS equipment, ensuring systems run efficiently. CCS project managers benefit from a strong understanding of the technical, regulatory, and logistical aspects of managing CCS projects, enabling them to oversee successful project delivery.
Solar Photovoltaic Jobs
- Role: A Solar PV Project Manager leads the project management for the delivery of commercial and industrial-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to sound processes and industry-leading safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards, overseeing compliant installations and providing excellent customer service. The role also manages contractor timelines and service level agreements (SLAs), utilising technical knowledge of large-scale solar and battery storage design and installation methods to support the installation process.
- Skills Needed: Strong technical knowledge of solar PV and battery storage systems, project management experience, understanding of installation methods and compliance standards, excellent organisational and leadership abilities, and proficiency in managing contractor relationships and timelines.
- Salary starting from £45,000 | Worldwide
- Role: As a Solar PV Asset Manager, you will likely lead within the Commercial Asset Management team, focusing on developing and maintaining successful relationships with key clients and contractors. Responsibilities include managing and growing supply chains, handling large volumes of projects and programs, and overseeing client reporting. You will interpret site findings and provide clear, concise technical and commercial recommendations to clients, ensuring effective asset management and performance optimisation.
- Skills Needed: Strong experience in asset management, excellent relationship management skills, ability to manage complex projects and supply chains, proficiency in interpreting technical and commercial data, and experience with client reporting and recommendations.
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Salary starting from £45,000 | Worldwide
- Role: The Solar Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and management of solar projects from inception to completion. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of solar energy systems. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet high standards of quality and safety. You will lead the planning and execution of solar projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial installations, and develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
- Skills Needed: Strategic planning, strong leadership and project management skills, in-depth knowledge of solar energy systems, expertise in budgeting and resource planning, and a focus on quality and safety standards.
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Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
Our Solar Photovoltaic course delivers comprehensive knowledge on the design, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems, which is essential for overseeing successful solar projects, managing solar assets effectively and leading solar energy initiatives. By mastering these skills, professionals can ensure optimal performance and efficiency of solar installations, navigate the complexities of project management, and drive the growth of solar energy within their organisations. This expertise not only enhances career prospects but also supports the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.
Solar Water Heating Jobs
- Role: Installers are responsible for setting up solar water heating systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This includes mounting solar collectors, connecting piping and plumbing, integrating with existing water heating systems, and ensuring everything is working efficiently.
- Skills Needed: Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, ability to read and interpret blueprints, familiarity with local building codes, physical fitness, and troubleshooting skills.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Designers and engineers develop the plans and specifications for solar water heating systems. They perform site assessments, design the system layout, select appropriate materials, and ensure the design meets the necessary performance and safety standards.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in mechanical or civil engineering, proficiency with design software (such as CAD), knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and an understanding of local regulations and standards.
- Salary starting from £48,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Sales representatives promote and sell solar water heating systems to potential customers. They educate clients about the benefits and costs of solar water heating, provide estimates, and often oversee the project from sale to installation.
- Skills Needed: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sales and marketing experience, understanding of solar technology, ability to explain technical details to non-technical customers, and customer service skills.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
Our Solar Water Heating course provides comprehensive knowledge of solar thermal technologies, system design, and installation techniques, which are critical for ensuring efficient and reliable solar water heating solutions. Installers gain hands-on skills for proper system setup and maintenance, while designers and engineers learn to create optimised, cost-effective systems tailored to specific needs. Sales representatives benefit from a deep understanding of the product’s technical and environmental advantages, enabling them to effectively communicate the benefits and drive sales.
Wind Power Jobs
- Role: A Wind Energy Yield Analyst supports wind farm projects throughout their development, construction, and operational phases. Responsibilities include delivering wind data analysis and energy yield modelling to inform project design and financial investment decisions. Key tasks involve analysing measured wind data from meteorological masts and LiDAR devices, producing wind farm layout designs, conducting wind flow modelling and energy yield assessments, assessing turbine suitability, and engaging in in-house R&D and tool development.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in wind data analysis and energy yield modelling, proficiency with meteorological and LiDAR data, experience in wind farm layout design and wind flow modelling, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with R&D and tool development related to wind energy.
- Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: An Offshore Wind Energy Economist leverages their experience and network to provide insightful analysis and strategic guidance on offshore renewable projects. Responsibilities include assessing project feasibility, identifying risks, and providing strategic recommendations from an economic and financial perspective. Deep techno-economic knowledge and understanding of renewable energy initiatives help shape decisions and strategies, contributing to the advancement of greener energy solutions.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in energy economics, strong understanding of offshore wind projects, ability to perform economic and financial feasibility assessments, risk identification and management skills, and proficiency in providing strategic recommendations.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Senior consultants in the renewable energy industry offer support using their extensive experience in wind, solar, and other renewable projects. For those in wind energy, responsibilities include managing and delivering wind energy projects for developers and investors, including hybrid projects that integrate other technologies. The role will cover all stages of project development, from pre-feasibility and feasibility studies to technical due diligence and construction management. Additionally, there is a need to provide technical engineering support to clients and lead commercial activities such as proposal writing and client presentations.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in wind energy projects, strong technical engineering skills, ability to manage and deliver complex projects, expertise in feasibility studies and due diligence, and proficiency in commercial activities including proposal writing and client engagement.
- Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
Our Wind Power course offers a deep dive into wind energy technologies, including site assessment, performance analysis, and economic evaluation. For Wind Energy Yield Analysts, it provides the tools to accurately forecast energy production and optimise wind farm efficiency. Offshore Wind Energy Economists benefit from insights into the unique financial and logistical challenges of offshore projects. Meanwhile, Senior Consultants in wind energy gain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends and best practices to offer strategic guidance on wind energy projects. This expertise is crucial for driving wind energy initiatives.
Renewable Energy Solutions Jobs
- Role: Renewable Energy Consultants provide expert advice on the feasibility, design, and implementation of renewable energy projects. They assess potential sites, conduct environmental impact assessments, and help clients make informed decisions about technologies and investments.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in renewable energy technologies (e.g., solar, wind, hydro), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of regulations and incentives, and excellent communication skills.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Project Managers oversee the planning, execution, and completion of renewable energy projects. They coordinate activities among different stakeholders, manage budgets, ensure compliance with regulations, and address any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Skills Needed: Project management skills, knowledge of renewable energy technologies, strong organisational and leadership abilities, and experience with project management software and tools.
- Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Systems Engineers design and optimise renewable energy systems, such as solar arrays, wind turbines, and energy storage solutions. They work on integrating various components into a cohesive system and ensure the system performs efficiently and reliably.
- Skills Needed: Background in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil), proficiency with design and simulation software, understanding of renewable energy technologies, and problem-solving skills.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
Our Renewable Energy Solutions course provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and biomass, as well as insights into project planning, implementation, and system integration. Renewable energy consultants gain the expertise to offer strategic advice and tailor solutions to meet client needs. Renewable energy project managers learn to effectively oversee projects from conception through to execution, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and on budget. Renewable energy systems engineers acquire the technical knowledge necessary to design and optimise renewable energy systems.
Energy Efficiency in Buildings Jobs
- Role: An Energy Manager delivers reporting, energy management, and sustainability compliance services for various properties, potentially including shopping centres, multi-tenanted offices, and industrial estates. The role requires strong technical knowledge of building services and involves promoting energy efficiency, analysing data to enhance energy performance, and developing and implementing sustainable initiatives.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in energy management and sustainability, strong technical knowledge of building services, experience in energy efficiency practices, data analysis skills, and the ability to develop and implement sustainable initiatives.
- Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: As an Energy Efficiency Project Engineer, the focus is primarily on projects that involve installing monitoring systems in commercial properties. Responsibilities include documenting project-related information, managing project budgeting and purchasing, performing onsite project engineering activities, preparing scopes of work, and detailing installation requirements. There is also a need to adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality standards as outlined in relevant policies and management systems.
- Skills Needed: Experience in project engineering for energy efficiency projects, strong documentation and budgeting skills, technical expertise in installation and system monitoring, knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance with quality standards.
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Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
- Role: An Energy Efficiency Coordinator focuses on planning and implementing strategic approaches to domestic energy improvements and achieving government decarbonisation targets. Responsibilities include leading the development and execution of decarbonisation plans and energy efficiency targets for both public (council) and private housing sectors. Other responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships to secure funding for energy efficiency investments and ensuring the organisation adheres to best practices and compliance requirements.
- Skills Needed: Experience in energy efficiency planning and implementation, strong understanding of decarbonisation strategies, ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships, and expertise in funding acquisition for energy efficiency projects. Knowledge of compliance and best practices in energy efficiency is also important.
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Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
Our Energy Efficiency in Buildings course provides critical insights into energy-saving technologies, building performance optimisation, and regulatory compliance, which are foundational for enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings. Energy managers gain the expertise to develop and implement energy management strategies, while project engineers learn to design and oversee efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and costs. Energy efficiency coordinators benefit from understanding how to coordinate efforts across teams to achieve sustainability goals. This knowledge is key to driving significant energy savings and more.
Biomass Jobs
- Role: Biomass Power Plant Operators often work as part of a shift team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of generating units. Responsibilities include undertaking plant and unit inspections, monitoring plant status, responding to alarms, identifying and recording issues in the maintenance management system, and analysing and interpreting plant performance data. Other responsibilities could include implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency and performing standard operational duties such as unit operation, general duties, and ash plant operation.
- Skills Needed: Experience in operating biomass power plants, strong skills in plant inspections and maintenance, ability to monitor and respond to alarms, proficiency in analysing and interpreting performance data, and experience in standard operational tasks.
- Salary starting from £37,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Biomass Policy Fellows work at the intersection of academia and policy to support the development of sustainable biomass and bioenergy policies. Responsibilities include using analytical skills and research experience to identify key areas for policy engagement, developing relationships between research and policy communities, running events, writing briefings, and collating policy responses. The role also works with researchers to understand policy-relevant issues and translate these insights into actionable communication for the policy community.
- Skills Needed: Strong analytical and research skills, experience in policy development, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to run events and write briefings, and proficiency in engaging with both research and policy communities.
- Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: As a Sustainability and Emissions Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for verifying sustainability and emissions reports from contractual counterparties and certifying producers to ensure responsible allocation of resources. You will contribute to the development of guidance documents related to various standards and engage with colleagues across departments and external organizations. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and positive collaboration in a technically complex area essential to the organization’s schemes.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in sustainability and emissions reporting, strong organizational and analytical skills, experience with various reporting standards, effective communication and collaboration abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
Our Biomass course offers an in-depth understanding of biomass technologies, plant operations, policy frameworks, and sustainability practices. For biomass power plant operators, it provides the technical knowledge needed to efficiently manage and optimise biomass energy production. Biomass policy fellows gain insights into the regulatory and policy aspects crucial for shaping and advocating effective biomass policies. Sustainability and emissions reporting managers learn how to accurately track and report emissions, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Global Energy Transition Jobs
- Role: A Director in Energy Transition has the responsibility for leading regulatory, financial, and economic services for the power and utilities sector. The focus of the role is on infrastructure-heavy areas such as transmission and distribution networks and large-scale generation. Responsibilities include maintaining and expanding the organisation’s position in the sector, developing new service propositions, and leading client engagement and business development activities. The role also involves providing senior leadership to the energy transition team, collaborating with other directors and partners, and potentially advancing to a Partner position based on performance and business growth.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in the power and utilities sector, strong leadership and business development skills, deep understanding of energy transition and infrastructure, experience with client engagement, and the ability to develop and expand service offerings.
- Salary starting from £70,000 | Worldwide
- Role: The Energy Transition Strategic Director provides senior leadership to the strategy team, spearheading client engagements and business development activities. The role involves advising on often high-profile projects, including strategic guidance for gas and water companies on achieving net zero and supporting utilities with ESG strategies. Responsibilities include leading teams, building and maintaining strong client relationships, producing high-quality documentation and presentations, and maintaining a deep technical understanding of the energy and water sectors.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in strategic leadership, strong expertise in energy transition and ESG strategies, excellent client engagement and business development skills, proficiency in producing high-quality documentation and presentations, and a solid technical understanding of the energy and water sectors.
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Salary starting from £80,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Sustainability advisors work with a diverse range of clients, including public sector entities and large portfolio investors. The position involves collaborating with various partners such as developers, building managers, fund managers, and organisational sustainability leads to enhance the sustainable performance of buildings, estates, and portfolios. Responsibilities include providing technical support and leadership to clients on their net zero journey and developing strategies to improve sustainability performance.
- Skills Needed: Strong leadership skills, practical experience in sustainability advisory, expertise in net zero strategies, ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, and knowledge of sustainable building practices and performance improvement.
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Salary starting from £45,000 | Worldwide
Our Global Energy Transition course provides a thorough understanding of the global shifts in energy systems, policy frameworks, and technological advancements essential for steering large-scale energy transition initiatives. It equips professionals with the strategic insights needed to guide organisations through complex transitions, develop and implement effective sustainability strategies, and drive impactful change. Mastery of these concepts ensures that individuals are well-prepared to lead and advise on transformative energy projects, aligning with both corporate sustainability goals and broader environmental objectives.
Wave and Hydro Power Jobs
- Role: Hydro Power Project Managers help manage hydro power projects from inception to successful delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing all project activities to ensure they meet required standards and achieve KPIs and objectives, ensuring that all work and procedures are carried out efficiently and in compliance with company operating procedures, and delivering exceptional customer service. Additionally, the role will ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cost control standards.
- Skills Needed: Strong project management skills, experience with hydro power generation projects, knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards, and the ability to deliver best-in-class customer service while ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
- Role: An Associate Director in Energy & Natural Resources is primarily responsible for developing and achieving annual growth targets. The role oversees various aspects of energy and natural resources, including protecting energy security, repurposing hydrocarbons into sustainable fuels, managing conventional oil, gas, and power sectors, and advancing decarbonisation efforts. Additionally, the role focuses on generating carbon-free renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear) and ensuring sustainable, accessible, and affordable energy transmission and distribution.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in energy and natural resources management, strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, expertise in energy security, decarbonization, and renewable energy technologies, and a deep understanding of energy transmission and distribution.
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Salary starting from £65,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Lead Estimators in hydro power are responsible for preparing tender reports and cost plans for hydro power projects on national and international construction markets. Duties include negotiating and formulating contracts, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, attending meetings with clients and contractors, preparing recommendations for awarding contractor packages and managing a team.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in cost estimation and tender preparation for hydro power projects, strong negotiation and contract formulation skills, experience in reviewing cost plans, proficiency in managing teams, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and contractors.
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Salary starting from £70,000 | Worldwide
Our Wave and Hydro Power course provides comprehensive knowledge of wave and hydro power technologies, project management, and economic assessment, which are essential for leading successful hydro power initiatives. Hydro power project managers gain the skills to oversee project execution from planning to completion, while associate directors acquire strategic insights into integrating hydro power within broader energy portfolios. Lead estimators benefit from understanding cost estimation and resource allocation specific to hydro power projects. This expertise is critical for driving innovation in the renewable energy sector.
Energy Storage Jobs
- Role: Energy Storage Specialists play a key role in advancing battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Responsibilities include contributing to grid-scale, hybrid, and off-grid installations, supporting business development activities, and providing technical expertise to ensure project success. An Energy Storage Specialist will often lead the BESS team in executing large-scale projects, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience in BESS technology to drive successful outcomes.
- Skills Needed: In-depth knowledge of battery energy storage systems, expertise in grid-scale and hybrid installations, strong technical and project management skills, experience in business development, and leadership abilities to guide the BESS team.
- Salary starting from £47,000 | Worldwide
- Role: An Energy Market Analyst works alongside traders and analysts to optimise trading strategies. Their primary focus will be on producing in-depth market analysis to assist the trading team in maintaining a competitive edge. Responsibilities include analysing energy markets relevant to battery storage assets, interpreting results to enhance team performance, and developing and refining trading strategies for daily service auctions of battery storage capacity.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in energy market analysis, strong analytical and interpretation skills, knowledge of battery storage markets, experience with trading strategies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with trading teams.
- Salary starting from £45,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Senior Technical Advisors in energy storage carry out activities related to the design, technical due diligence, and advisory projects with a focus on energy storage. This role involves interdisciplinary thinking and an approach that supports not only energy storage projects but also occasionally other technologies. Responsibilities include contributing to thought leadership, improving internal processes and tools, and developing new service offerings in the field of energy storage.
- Skills Needed: Extensive experience in energy storage technologies, strong technical advisory skills, proficiency in design and technical due diligence, ability to contribute to thought leadership and process improvement, and expertise in developing new service offerings.
- Salary starting from £65,000 | Worldwide
Our Energy Storage course offers an in-depth exploration of energy storage technologies, grid integration, and market applications, which are essential for professionals working in this rapidly evolving field. Energy storage specialists gain the technical knowledge needed to design and implement advanced storage solutions, while energy market analysts learn to assess market trends and the economic impact of storage systems. Senior technical advisors benefit from a comprehensive understanding of how to guide strategic decisions and optimise energy storage performance.
Electric Vehicles Jobs
- Role: Electric Vehicles (EV) Project Managers, are responsible for coordinating with other EV project managers, suppliers, staff, and installation teams. Other key responsibilities include planning and scheduling installations, conducting site visits and surveys, and developing and managing EV projects. The role requires effective project management skills to ensure timely and successful completion of installations and project goals.
- Skills Needed: Strong project management skills, experience with EV infrastructure and installations, ability to liaise with various stakeholders, proficiency in planning and scheduling, and experience in site surveys and project development.
- Salary starting from £50,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Electric Vehicles (EV) Project Officers are involved in various projects, including the delivery of new charge points. Responsibilities can also include procuring additional operators, managing project implementation, communicating the benefits of EV infrastructure to residents, liaising with stakeholders, and evaluating project outcomes to guide future initiatives. Reporting to the EV Programme Manager and working alongside a CAD technician, this role will contribute to a team dedicated to enhancing community sustainability through EV infrastructure.
- Skills Needed: Project management skills, experience with EV infrastructure and charge points, strong communication skills, ability to liaise with stakeholders, and proficiency in evaluating project outcomes. Familiarity with CAD software may be beneficial.
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Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
- Role: An Electric Vehicles Analyst specialising in Market Research & Consultancy, works on emerging technologies and the future of mobility. Responsibilities include assessing commercial opportunities across various electric vehicle markets, such as trucks, trains, and autonomous sky taxis. The role also includes developing insights into technologies and supply chains supporting electrification, including fuel cells, batteries, motors, and power electronics, to provide strategic recommendations and market analysis.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in market research and analysis, understanding of emerging EV technologies and supply chains, strong analytical skills, and ability to assess commercial opportunities. Familiarity with technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, and power electronics is beneficial.
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Salary starting from £40,000 | Worldwide
Our Electric Vehicles course provides a comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle technologies, infrastructure development, and market dynamics. For project managers and officers, it equips them with the skills to effectively plan, implement, and oversee EV projects, ensuring they meet technical and regulatory standards. Analysts in market research & consultancy gain critical insights into industry trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging opportunities within the EV sector. This expertise is essential for driving innovation, and making informed strategic decisions in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry.
Electrics for Renewable Energy Jobs
- Role: Electrical engineers design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for renewable energy projects such as solar farms, wind turbines, and hydroelectric plants. They ensure the electrical components are efficient, safe, and compliant with regulations.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in electrical engineering, knowledge of renewable energy systems, proficiency with design and simulation software (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB), problem-solving skills, and understanding of electrical codes and standards.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Power systems engineers focus on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power from renewable sources. They work on grid integration, load balancing, and ensuring the stability and reliability of power systems.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in power system analysis, experience with grid integration, knowledge of renewable energy technologies, proficiency with power system simulation tools (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP), and understanding of electrical power distribution.
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Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Electrical technicians install, maintain, and repair electrical components and systems in renewable energy projects. They work on wiring, circuit boards, electrical panels, and ensure the proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Skills Needed: Technical skills in electrical installations and repairs, familiarity with renewable energy equipment, ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics, troubleshooting skills, and adherence to safety standards and regulations.
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Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
Our Electrics for Renewables course provides specialised knowledge of electrical systems, grid integration, and safety protocols specific to renewable energy applications. Electrical engineers and power systems engineers gain the expertise needed to design, analyse, and optimise electrical networks for renewable energy projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Electrical technicians develop the hands-on skills required to install, maintain, and troubleshoot renewable energy systems safely. This training is essential for advancing in the renewable energy industry and contributing to the development of resilient power systems.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Jobs
- Role: CHP engineers design, develop, and oversee the implementation of CHP systems. They ensure the system is efficient, meets regulatory standards, and integrates well with existing infrastructure.
- Skills Needed: Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, proficiency with design and simulation software, understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, and knowledge of energy systems.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
- Role: CHP technicians install, maintain, and repair CHP systems. They ensure that the systems operate efficiently and safely, conduct regular inspections, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
- Skills Needed: Technical training in mechanical or electrical systems, hands-on experience with CHP or similar energy systems, troubleshooting skills, and adherence to safety standards.
- Salary starting from £30,000 | Worldwide
- Role: Project managers oversee the planning, execution, and completion of CHP projects. They coordinate with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure the project meets its goals, stays on budget, and adheres to timelines.
- Skills Needed: Project management experience, knowledge of CHP technology, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Salary starting from £35,000 | Worldwide
Our Combined Heat and Power (CHP) course provides comprehensive knowledge of CHP systems, including design, operation, and maintenance, which are critical for optimising energy efficiency in various applications. CHP engineers gain the skills to design and implement effective CHP systems, while CHP technicians learn the practical aspects of system operation and troubleshooting. CHP project managers benefit from understanding the technical and logistical challenges of managing CHP projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. These expertise are vital for advancing the adoption of CHP technology.
Project Management Jobs
- Role: Renewables Project Managers lead and manage a portfolio of renewable energy projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations and brand values. Responsibilities include managing project financials, providing forecasts and work-in-progress (WIP) valuations, reviewing customer and supplier contract terms, minimizing risks and issues, and ensuring that project time is allocated accurately and effectively.
- Skills Needed: Strong project management skills, experience in managing renewable energy projects, financial management and forecasting abilities, contract review and negotiation skills, and proficiency in risk management and effective time allocation.
- Salary starting from £55,000 | Worldwide
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Role: Senior Project Managers in renewable energy and thermal power develop and manage commercially-led projects across a range of technologies, including waste-to-energy, biomass, solar PV, wind, energy storage, gas, liquid fuel, carbon capture and storage (CCS), district heating, and green hydrogen. The focus is to identify development opportunities, lead proposal efforts including project scoping, and manage client interactions beyond simple submissions. The position also involves leading complex technical assignments such as due diligence, technical advising, and performance monitoring for stakeholders like lenders, sponsors, and owners. The Senior Project Manager also oversees the entire project lifecycle from sales through to closure, including design reviews, and ensure that lessons learned are captured and disseminated.
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Skills Needed: Extensive experience in managing renewable and thermal energy projects, strong commercial acumen, expertise in leading technical assignments and due diligence, proficiency in client interactions and proposal management, and the ability to manage the full project lifecycle effectively.
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Salary starting from £70,000 | Worldwide
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Role: Commercial Managers in renewable energy oversee all quantity surveying operations within the organisation to ensure the successful completion of commercial and construction projects. Responsibilities include managing a team of quantity surveyors and coordinate activities related to cost estimation, budget management, tendering procedures and risk assessment. Additional responsibilities include managing the change control process, assessing risks, reviewing contractor and supplier claims, administering contractual terms and conditions, and preparing regular reports on project progress, including cost, variance, and risk assessments.
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Skills Needed: Expertise in quantity surveying, strong leadership and team management skills, proficiency in cost estimation and budget management, experience with tendering procedures and risk assessment, and effective client relationship management.
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Salary starting from £65,000 | Worldwide
Our Project Management course provides essential skills in project planning, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication, all of which are fundamental for successfully leading renewable energy projects. Renewables project managers and senior project managers gain the expertise to oversee complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Commercial managers benefit from understanding how to align project execution with business goals, optimise financial performance, and drive commercial success in the renewable energy sector.
Heat Pump Jobs
- Role: A Solar PV & Heat Pump Designer works on the engineering and design development of solar PV, battery storage, and heat pump solutions. Collaborating with an in-house team of sales, operations, and installers, the role is responsible for designing systems for both domestic and commercial applications. Key tasks include selecting appropriate equipment and materials, producing engineering drawings using various software/CAD, and optimising system designs for feasibility and performance.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in system design for solar PV and heat pumps, proficiency with solar design software and CAD, strong understanding of renewable products and equipment selection, and experience in producing detailed engineering drawings.
- Salary starting from £43,000 | Worldwide
- Role: A Heat Pump System Quality Control Officer ensures the accuracy of heat pump system designs, verifies that the correct materials and equipment are used for each installation, and provides technical support to the team. Responsibilities include identifying technical issues that may arise during installation, quality checking of Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) system designs, ensuring clarity in designs for installers and customers, and creating a detailed materials list for installation using in-house software.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in heat pump system design and quality control, strong technical support skills, ability to identify and resolve installation issues, proficiency with in-house software for materials listing, and ensuring design clarity and accuracy.
- Salary starting from £37,000 | Worldwide
- Role: A Heat Pump Technical Field Support Specialist supports engineers both remotely and on-site during Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations. Responsibilities include identifying and troubleshooting faults related to performance, efficiency, or malfunctions of installed ASHP systems, conducting routine inspections and audits on installations, performing site surveys for new installations, and providing technical support.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues with ASHP systems, experience in conducting inspections and audits, ability to perform site surveys, and strong technical support skills both on-site and remotely.
- Salary starting from £42,000 | Worldwide
Our Heat Pumps course offers in-depth knowledge of heat pump technologies, system integration, simulation tools and performance optimisation, which are vital for designing efficient solar PV and heat pump systems. Quality control specialists gain the expertise to ensure that installations meet the highest standards, while technical field support professionals learn to troubleshoot and maintain these systems effectively. This specialised training is essential for delivering high-quality, sustainable heating solutions and advancing the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
