Renewable Energy Surveyor - Savills : Job Details

Role Overview

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. 

We are looking to speak with candidates with a minimum of three years’ experience, who are able to work with autonomy. This is a diverse and exciting role which will offer considerable opportunities for career progression.

 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• Financial acumen and ability to consider commercial aspects of a project• Flexible worker – willing to travel• Ability to build rapport with a variety of people from different backgrounds• Excellent client care skills and the ability to prioritise work• A good understanding of the UK renewable energy market• 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 

Team Overview

Savills provides a full suite of energy and sustainability services across both the built and natural environments. Savills Earth is expanding rapidly, but currently number 84 and as such is one of the UK’s largest Energy & Sustainability consultancies. At an organisational level we help create the culture, strategies, and direction required to maximise positive contributions to society and the environment, advising on the transparency and governance required to validate and celebrate commitment to sustainability. We work with clients to implement these strategies, turning sustainability targets and commitments into a reality by delivering continual improvement projects across wide portfolios and on individual assets. We bring expertise in how to efficiently and responsibly use, procure, and generate the energy required to power clients’ properties, helping them achieve net zero emissions, whilst managing their material and ecological impacts. Our aim is to inspire and enable our clients to have a positive impact on our planet. We bring the knowledge and skills required to deliver this through a holistic, robust and accountable approach. 

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