This is an outstanding opportunity to join our highly influential Smart Energy and Sustainability team.From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced renewables / storage consultant to join our team. You’ll be part of our collaborative and growing team across the UK and will help with the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.We have a true enthusiasm for what we do. If you do too, we’d love to hear from you.Sounds good? This is Smart Energy & SustainabilitySo, what are we about?This is the elevator pitch. We’re helping clients to unlock cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy and maximise the potential economic and environmental value of their projects, whilst delivering on wider environmental and sustainability principles. Alternatively, here’s the You Tube pitch.Our work includes:Net-zero carbon studies at project and master planning levelsEstate decarbonisation strategiesEnergy strategy developmentRenewable energy appraisal and deliveryGHG emissions assessmentsESG strategyLife-Cycle Carbon and Cost Analyses (LCCA)In the first quarter of 2021, you’ll find us talking at leading-events from Business Insider and PlaceNorthWest on the roadmap to net zero and how we can embrace the green industrial revolution. We’re passionate about our subject matter and shaping the UK’s response to the climate emergency – here’s our Divisional Director, Josh Bullard talking about the subject matter in summer 2020.Our team is a unique blend of engineers and consultants and this means we can deliver a wide range of project inputs for our clients from the earliest inception stages and onwards.Most importantly, you’ll find us a lively, good-spirited team, excited about what we’re doing and enjoying each other’s company, and we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome too.What you need to know about Hydrock in less than 125 words!As a challenger brand, Hydrock is making waves across the energy, sustainability and engineering consultancy marketplace.Our reputation as a people-focused business is established with our regular placement in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For listings. Our growth across the UK is also evidenced from winning national awards for our best projects – 2020 Business Green Awards, Green Building Project of the Year for The Wave and 2019 British Construction Industry Award for the UK Hydrographic Office HQ.At Hydrock, you’ll enjoy working in a great team of over 500 people with a genuine opportunity to develop and to be recognised and rewarded, and to be inspired by what we do – here’s a taster of the ‘good bits’ of 2020.So, what will you be responsible for?We want you to help us develop our renewable energy and battery storage consultancy and project development.A passion for sustainable design, innovative and low energy solutions is paramount, in addition to understanding the ever-evolving national and local legislative drivers.Your key responsibilities will be to support in areas that include:Energy / storage options appraisalsRenewable energy / storage design, modelling and implementationBattery storage developmentWind and solar developmentEV charging strategy and developmentCapacity and resilience assessmentsProject managementLife cycle cost modellingFinancial modelling and revenue forecastingPlanning supportTechnical, economic and environmental risk managementSupporting the wider division on utilities/energy infrastructure, masterplanning and carbon managementTo succeed in this role, you'll need:Strong post-graduate experience in the engineering/energy industry, or perhaps an alternative design or energy modelling background with skills that could be applied to renewables sectorA relevant engineering or science degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higherA passion for net zero, innovative and low carbon solutions is paramountExperience in the renewables sectorAbility to work closely and collaboratively with other disciplines, including structural engineering, building services, acoustics, fire, utilities, transportation and geo-environmentalA collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking approachExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to undertake independent learningExcellent analytical skillsTime management and organisational skillsWe’re also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes:Working knowledge of energy sector and regulatory frameworkWorking knowledge of renewable energy / modelling techniquesKnowledge of or technical ability in energy/renewables related disciplinesPractical experience of delivering renewables/battery storage projectsExperience of working for wind, solar or storage developersAn ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scale, i.e. buildings, campuses, citiesExperience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise mannerKnowledge of energy performance, environmental, legal and financial requirementsWorking knowledge of life cycle cost modelling and revenue forecastingExperience and working knowledge of the energy market, capacity and grid balancing, demand side response, connection agreements, market business models etc.A place to thriveA career with Hydrock offers you the chance to achieve your potential in a strongly people-focused and values-led business that provides great opportunities for professional and personal development.The remuneration package will include a competitive salary and employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to five days), healthy living bonus, well-being bonus and a wide variety of flexible benefits. There are also little things like a paid day off for good causes and free fresh fruit in every office.At Hydrock we value our diversity and place wellbeing and inclusion for all at the heart of our culture. Offering our people flexibility is an important factor in achieving these aims, so we encourage everyone to talk to us about any ideas which enable you to balance your personal commitments with your responsibilities at work. Please let us know your current and/or desired flexible working arrangements in your covering letter, so we can discuss how this could work for you in this role.