Clean Tech Jobs

This position will have responsibility for wind projects throughout the planning process from site identification through to planning application submission and approval.

The main duties of the role will be:

• Project management for a portfolio of wind energy sites including budget and sub-contractors
• Preparation of EIA statements and planning applications including pre-application consultation and negotiations
• Construction of planning statements,
• In depth negotiation with local planning authorities and other organisations and agencies
• Development site visits and attendance of meetings with land owners and consultation bodies

The right individual will be outgoing, confident and a team player whilst able to work independently to achieve set objectives. The ideal candidate will have:

• A demonstrable knowledge of the EIA process
• Previous experience of progressing large scale applications through the planning system, with an understanding of the UK planning process, procedures and legal framework
• Awareness of renewable energy policy and the challenges of developing wind energy sites
• Demonstrable project management skills

This is a great opportunity to join a company that is making a noticeable impact on the mitigation of climate change. This is a cohesive company that supports its internal staff and their progression.

Please submit your application here or by contacting Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 203 170 8038.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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Due to growth within their renewables development department, the company is recruiting a Design Technician to support the development of wind farms. This role will involve:

• Undertaking desk-top feasibility studies using GIS software on potential wind farm locations
• Identifying, understanding and interpreting site constraints and requirements to produce optimum site design
• Undertaking technical assessment including noise, access, line of sight and shadow flicker to inform the design process
• Creating wind farm layouts using GIS and AutoCAD

The candidate will have a keen interest and commitment to Renewable Energy as well as being:

• Conversant in at least one of the following packages: AutoCAD / Windfarm / MapInfo / ArcGIS / Photoshop / Illustrator
• A good communicator with the ability to present complex information in a clear and logical format
• A flexibility to travel to sites around the UK

To apply for this role or to find out more information please contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 203 170 8038

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Ref. 3071

This is an integral role within a team of 6, where you will deliver fleet and transport advice to enable the development of a sustainable fleet management practice. You will work on multiple projects within the team, monitor progress and be pivotal to the delivery of the programmes.

The successful candidate will:

• Drive programme targets and ensure efficient and effective impact of activities
• Ensure the administrative and delivery functions of the team run effectively and programme targets are met
• Lead responsibility for generating sales, including identifying clients and organising advice workshops to meet their collective needs
• Develop existing and / or new systems for managing programme data and processes for elements of the programme or new initiatives

You will be a commercially focussed and driven individual, who is able to work efficiently to deadlines and targets, with a good grasp of business drivers and priorities. Relevant fleet and environment / climate change issues is desirable (not essential), along with project / programme delivery and experience in a sales or business development field. This role demands excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as an analytical mindset and the ability to strive for continuous improvement.

If you are interested in this role, please click apply below

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Ref. 3061

The Electrical Engineer will work with financing institutions, private companies, utilities and governments to understand their grid and possible opportunities and constraints. Duties will include:

• Conducting technical analysis of electricity and grid connections
• Advising on smart grid infrastructure
• Strengthening the grid interconnections between countries
• Leading the connection and operation of generation plants/equipment

The successful individual will be someone who is committed to providing solutions to carbon reduction, with a versatile and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an Electrical Engineering degree
• Speak English and one other European language
• Have relevant experience and a strong understanding of the energy market from preferably within an energy provider

The role is flexible in location with the company having offices throughout Europe; Madrid, Berlin or Cork would be a preferred location.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Ref. 3059

The role will be to advise governments and individuals on the real costs and opportunities of a diverse range of renewable energy and carbon reduction solutions, from Hydrogen Power plants to energy consumption reduction in the built environment. The responsibilities will include:

• Creating cost estimates and forecasts
• Cost benefit analysis
• Interfacing and advising external clients

The successful individual will be someone who is committed to providing solutions to carbon reduction, with a versatile and hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an Engineering degree
• Speak English and one other European language
• Have relevant experience and a strong understanding of the energy market

The role is flexible in location with the company having offices throughout Europe; Madrid, Berlin or Cork would be a preferred location.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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Working within the energy team, the successful candidate will be working on various projects to cleanse and ensure data quality. You will be using excel and an energy CRM system to analyse data and produce reports.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and service delivery partners
• Extracting, manipulating and analysing data from, and importing data into, internal systems including the CRM system
• Maintaining data quality, transmission files and reporting systems

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven data management, manipulation and analysis skills
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, including strong interpersonal abilities with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong technical exposure within using spreadsheets and relational databases
• Experience working as part of a team, with tight reporting deadlines and under pressure
• Excellent energy systems knowledge, perhaps from having worked in an energy / utilities / oil company

This is a 6 month role, with a potential opportunity to go permanent in 2011.

Salary: £13-17 per hour

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please forward your up to date CV to Lydia@acre-resources.com

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Ref. 3039

As Senior Manager you will actively seek out and engage new clients, offering the organisation’s solutions to a wider audience. Your focus will be on the development of long term client relationships, understanding their needs and translating these into viable sustainability solutions. The ability to identify and proactively approach organisations across a wide variety of sectors will be of paramount importance in your role as Senior Manager.

In addition you will be expected to:

• Manage complex project deliveries and cross functional teams
• Be a subject matter expert, providing support and direction to several teams
• Coordinate proposals and manage projects from start-to-finish
• Develop assets and functional tools to support sustainability services
• Develop and support the growth of junior staff, ensuring analysts and consultants are fully developing their competencies and knowledge base

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of business development/sales activity delivery in a sustainability consulting environment.

Further skills and experience required:

• Proven consulting experience, managing complex cross-functional teams
• Demonstrative experience selling to large customers, dealing and liaising with senior management and key decision makers
• Industry expertise in sustainability; carbon and energy management, clean energy solutions, policy and regulation and/or sustainable infrastructure

If you are a subject expert or industry leader in your sustainability specialty, we want to hear from you. On top of a strong base salary, our client offers a generous holiday and benefits package on top of an unparalleled platform from which to build your career.

Please click apply below or call Karyn Peacocke on 020 3008 4699 for more details.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Ref. 3028

This new leadership role will be responsible for start-up activities and establishing, both individually and as part of a team, an Energy Practice in Europe.

The role will consist of a mixture of personal delivery, sales and revenue generation of management consulting services and providing program management solutions to the manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities and new technology sectors.

Key responsibilities/activities:

• To understand the business drivers of the company in order to build an effective and successful practice
• Define service offerings and market propositions that align to the company’s overall strategy and market position
• Structure and manage the sales efforts to achieve target margin and manage delivery in order to achieve these targets
• To proactively manage the company’s client expectations and manage scope
• Actively contribute to strengthening the company’s current service line solutions or developing new offerings to meet the specific needs of the Energy Sector

Acre is looking for a talented Management Consultant who has proven leadership experience and who has influenced decision makers at the highest level within the climate change and energy sector.

In return you will be joining a firm in a leadership role with the opportunity to help shape the service offering and grow the business unit.

Ref. 3023

The position holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of this new regional unit ensuring the delivery of a long-term profitable business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Proposing and once validated, translating strategic and business trends into operational plans and ensuring the implementation of required actions to meet business objectives including business development
• Managing P&L, and ensuring a profitable activity and adaptation to the market.
• Developing relationships with customers to increase the value of CCS solutions and enhance the company’s competitiveness
• Leading a team of approximately 50 employees
• Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations and representing the company with local authorities

For this role, we are looking for an individual with an in-depth knowledge of clean technology acquired in a similar role with P&L responsibilities in the power/process/oil & gas industry. It is critical for the candidate to have developed and acquired sound experience in project management, especially in the field of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and to have a chemical engineering background.

The ideal candidate will have gained international experience and will hold a proven track record in successful business start-up.

Fluency in English (to business level) is mandatory and the knowledge of Chinese would be a real asset.

This position is based in Beijing, China and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting sector.

Ref. 3015

This is a critical role for the organisation’s continued development and the successful candidate will act as a centre of knowledge both internally and for sub contractors. Responsibilities of the role will include:

• The production of electrical drawings including single line drawing, cable schedule and termination schedules, and cable routing drawing
• Preparing technical specification for electrical installation contractor
• Providing advice on CHP/HV connection, liaising with specialist contractors and producing the design for the control panel
• Preparing technical specification for electrical installation contractor
• Providing a front line trouble shooting service for electrical related issues
• Liaising with commissioning engineers during pre-commissioning and commissioning of the project

This role requires a wide range of skills and experience, essential requirements include:

• HND in electrical engineering (or equivalent) plus experience or practical background
• Fully conversant with all forms of electrical engineering documentation
• Broad knowledge of applicable national and international codes and standards
• Extended experience and in-depth understanding and ability to read engineering drawings

A professional qualification (IEng or CEng) is desirable.

This role will involve communicating complex ideas to a number of stakeholders; strong communication and influencing skills are essential. You will be working on cutting edge technology and will be required to take a leadership role in creating and implementing unique solutions.

A valid UK driver’s licence is essential.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move apply here.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ref. 3005

Based in Ireland, this company has received multiple awards and global recognition for its innovative and market-leading technology. This is a key position within the company and the successful applicant will focus on the design of the company’s open-centre tidal turbine.

Main duties include:

• Design and development of the support structure, turbine, and deployment/recovery systems of the tidal system
• Use of Finite Element and empirical methods in analysis of structures
• Use of 3D CAD in component design (preferably SolidWorks)
• Overseeing the mechanical design team and working closely with the Technical Director
• Ensuring work is performed within defined quality management systems

Requiring a commercial and practical, yet creative approach, you will have a minimum of 6 years mechanical engineering experience with significant time spent in mechanical design of high performance technology.

In addition you will have:

• A proactive and positive approach to engineering challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of managing timelines, budgets and people
• Good client-facing skills, comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders
• A pragmatic approach to work with an emphasis on simplicity of design and operation

Candidates who have engineering experience from the renewable energy industry, with knowledge of marine renewables or automotive environment, will be given preference.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects in one of the most innovative areas of renewable energy. The company aims to develop farms of tidal turbines which will silently and invisibly generate electricity on a global scale; you could be part of this exciting vision.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038 or simone@acre-resources.com

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria. Ref. 2988

This key role will work internationally to motivate country offices to deliver low carbon business in a commercial manner. The position will involve formulating strategies of energy efficiency and renewable solutions and working with each country to realise these. Further to this the role will involve:

• Imparting your passion and belief for reducing the company’s environmental impact coupled with financial awareness
• Formulate the components of a low carbon business
• Develop strategies and practical solutions (particularly renewable energy) suitable to each country and their regulatory framework, Government subsidies and targets

The candidate should be able to work independently and proactively, be able to identify trends and regulatory impacts that will affect strategies and be able to respond to this. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Have a background in providing advice on renewable energy and low carbon solutions
• Be able to create clear plans and motivate stakeholders in achieving these

This position will provide the opportunity to influence a FTSE 100 company to improve environmental practices and drive low carbon initiatives on a global scale.

To find out more about this position or to apply please click below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 203 170 8038

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ref. 2985

The business currently offers energy and gas price solutions and is looking to further their offering to their customers with a comprehensive energy efficiency comparison service.

To drive this move, they are looking for a commercial and entrepreneurial individual to bring their marketing strategy and product development experience, ideally developed within a utility, retail or FMCG company, to the role.

With responsibility for creating product strategy, the candidate will need:

• An understanding of market trends and customer requirements (particularly SME’s), new service/product development, demonstrable ability in creating marketing propositions and taking a service/product to market
• A passion for the green space, but more importantly, an understanding of the business opportunities that this can create
• An ability to create partnerships within the energy efficiency space

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of marketing/brand management/category management/commercial management that focuses on SME’s as a customer and/or bring their partnership management and marketing expertise from within the energy efficiency space.

This is an ideal role for someone who is commercially minded, entrepreneurial and looking to make a difference and develop within this green growth market. This role, reporting into the Head of Marketing, will provide a platform for growth and an opportunity to take ownership of a key section of the business.

If you would like more information please send your CV simone@acre-resources.com or apply here

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for shortlist will be contacted.

Ref. 2951

The ideal candidate will come from a renewables or low carbon background and bring with them technical sales skills that can be built upon within this successful company.

Within this role you will:

• Work proactively to convert leads into business
• Meet with domestic and/or commercial clients and advise them on the company’s offerings
• Consistently meet targets and build the company’s reputation

This is a great opportunity to join a company that is well respected and to develop a career within the renewables space.

If you would like more information please send your CV simone@acre-resources.com or apply here

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2935

With opportunities to develop within the firm this role offers real chances of career progression for those who are willing to go above and beyond.

The key attributes Acre is looking for are:

• Knowledge of Accounting, Finance, and Administration
• Experience of working for a multi-cultural organisation within the engineering sector
• High levels of numeracy
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an international business environment

In return you will be exposed to the exciting renewable energy sector at a key stage of this company’s development.

Due to the high level of applications we are expecting please include the following in your response:

• Current location
• Current salary
• Availability
• Finance software used

Please note if you have not had a response within one week unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Ref. 2927

It is a rare opportunity that will enable a new hire to shape and guide a technology programme for one of the world’s leading power engineering companies and as such we are seeking an established and professional person that can demonstrate a history of working with industrial organisations to accelerate emerging technologies market readiness.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes/experiences:

• Project/team management and delivery experience
• Experience of industrial research
• P & L responsibility
• Work with external funding partners
• Post graduate science-based qualification

Due to the nature of the programme Acre are interested to talk to those with a track record of delivering technology programmes that require the engagement of multiple stakeholders such as government funders and third part suppliers.

This exciting position will give the successful candidate the opportunity to join a growing company at its early stages of development which benefits from the backing of a well established parent company.

For more information please contact Ben Cartland in the first instance on +44 (0) 203 170 8033

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2917

This is a critical role for the organization’s continued development. Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Identifying, approaching, and bringing on board prospective clients in both the public and private sector
• Negotiating complex contracts, creating and implementing financial models, and continually updating clients with progression reports
• Managing relationships with customers, joint venture partners and other key stakeholders
• Working with the team and external consultants to ensure planning permissions are obtained
• Conducting feasibility studies, negotiating contracts and evaluating business opportunities

This role requires a wide range of skills and experience, essential requirements include:

• Significant commercial experience ideally in the waste, energy or environment sectors
• Experience of preparing complex tenders, preferably to local authorities or public sector clients
• A degree (or equivalent) in engineering or science and preferably a post-graduate business qualification or equivalent
• Project or programme management skills with an ability to bring together a wide range of stake holders

This role will involve communicating complex ideas to non technical people, strong communication skills are essential. There will be a large element of incoming leads, however you will be expected to also generate your own new business.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move apply here.

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2898

With a client focused business model, this company provides renewable energy solutions to commercial and domestic clients across the UK.

This role will suit a driven and enthusiastic sales professional. Further to this the ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable knowledge of renewable energy or low carbon business
• A background within sales and an ability to meet targets
• Knowledge of the low carbon sector and factors that affect this

This company is offering the ideal candidates a competitive package, an opportunity to develop within a growing company and sector, and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more about this position, apply by clicking below or contact Simone Awramenko on +44 (0) 20 3170 8038

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2864

Focusing on Renewable Generation and Environment, the position will be to provide economic, financial, policy and strategic advisory services to Governments, Regulators, Utilities, Investors and Multi-lateral Development Banks.

This Senior Consultant position within this global leader will advise clients on the Restructuring and De-Regulation of the energy sectors, design of energy markets, market analysis and investment appraisal.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable regulatory experience. Further to this they will also be:

• Educated to degree level – preferably Economics of Engineering
• Able to quickly understand and assimilate different regulatory regimes and market frameworks
• Able to travel extensively and adapt to local culture and working ethos

This position is within a growing team and will provide the opportunity to develop a career within a company that has been voted among the best big companies to work for.

For more information contact Simone Awramenko at Acre on +44(0)20 3170 8038 or apply here.

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2846

This consultancy position will provide a high level of service to clients who are looking to design, engineer and construct offshore wind projects.

Your responsibilities as Project Manager will include:

• Writing specifications, assessing tenders, advising contractors and managing the technical aspects of the contract negotiation
• Planning and analysing the strategy for project implementation
• Advising clients on issues of project construction

This is a quickly growing division and will offer the right candidate a challenging and rewarding position. You will have strong planning expertise, be result-focused and resourceful with strong communication skills. Further to this you will have:

• Experience in working on offshore wind projects
• Project management experience within Renewable Energy
• A degree in engineering (preferably mechanical engineering)
• Fluent English and German speaker to business level

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a market leader and use your demonstrable track record on similar projects to drive your career forward.

For more information contact Simone Awramenko at Acre on +44(0)20 3170 8038 or apply here.

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

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