We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to become involved in providing advice to clients across the UK on a range of energy and infrastructure technologies, including onshore wind, solar PV and energy storage. The role offers great variety and will encompass a diverse spectrum of work including the negotiation of option and lease documentation for proposed renewable energy and energy storage projects, strategic site search and evaluation for a range of clients across the UK. The position would suit a candidate with a minimum of three years’ experience, who is able to work with autonomy. This role offers considerable opportunities for the candidate to progress their career. Savills offer unique training across a range of subjects which includes a comprehensive business management programme. There are also opportunities to be part of national committees and focus groups.
Key Responsibilities
• Representing property owners in promoting sites for renewable energy development opportunities
• Assisting renewable energy developers to build their pipeline of renewable energy projects by identifying and securing sites
• Working with colleagues to assess renewable energy opportunities on clients’ property portfolios
• Working with clients’ advisors to structure land agreements for a range of project types
• Potential for involvement in the valuation, acquisition and disposal of renewable energy assets
• Building strong relationships with clients and reporting to them professionally
• Policy analysis and research of key technologies/sectors
• Report writing
• Develop and leverage opportunities from contact network
• Be able to travel and attend meetings across Scotland and the UK
Key Skills
• Experience in the renewable energy sector (desirable but not essential)
• Literate with GIS and Mapping tools
• Good negotiating skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Highly competent and skilled with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication style
• Good communication skills and be a team player
• Financial acumen and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project
• Confident and professional appearance and approach
• Flexible worker – willing to travel
• Ability to build rapport with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to prioritise work
• A good understanding of the UK renewable energy market
• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure deadlines are met
• A proactive approach to work and a willingness to get involved in departmental policy and strategy by putting forward ideas
• A willingness to undertake business development on behalf of the department, wider team and the company and raise Savills’ profile besides their personal profile outside the company
• Experience in a similar role is essential
• Full driving licence and own car
