Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant

Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant

Full time, permanent, starting salary £25k with a fast-track progression opportunity.

Location: Chester. Hybrid working: home, office and customer sites. A driving licence is required.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a small but growing business who specialise in the design, sales, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage. This is a great opportunity for a graduate to gain real hands-on experience and to learn all areas of the business, working closely with the Director in a growth sector. Once fully trained, you’ll be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and to be instrumental in the company’s growth whilst progressing your career.

About you:

• Intelligent and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and improve.
• Ready to “roll up your sleeves” and take a hands-on approach to supporting in all areas of a small business operation.
• A Graduate, preferably within a relevant field i.e. renewable energy, construction / engineering / design, maths, business / project management.
• Excellent numeracy, IT and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to take initiative.
• Any working experience within process / project management, construction or renewables would be highly advantageous, but not essential.
• An interest in renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant - The role:

• Working under the guidance of the Director to document processes and procedures for the different activities they undertake
• Capturing new customer enquiries, understanding customer's objectives for getting in touch and helping with consultations
• Working with the Director on project designs and preparing and issuing customer quotations, following initial consultation
• Lodging applications with the District Network Operator (DNO) for permission to install solar & battery inverters, heat pumps & EV chargers
• Lodging applications to Ofgem for grant funding via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, where applicable
• Joining the Director and/ or Engineers for onsite surveys, ensuring survey forms are completed
• Accompanying the heating and/or electrical engineers onsite to lend a hand and ensure commissioning forms are complete
• Compiling project closure documentation including DNO notifications, Ofgem redemptions and Building Control notifications
• Preparing and distributing project handover packs including warranty registrations, user manuals and insurance certificates
• Joining the Director and/or Engineers for system handovers to new customers
• Contacting customers to capture any teething issues or project feedback
• Streamlining the project processes through the application of information technologies such as Al, workflow tools and online forms
• Developing the company website and social media presence

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, then please apply attaching your CV.

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Key words: Graduate Engineer, Renewable energy graduate, Construction Graduate, Graduate Project Manager, Business Graduate