Details
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: Our Head Office in Houghton le Spring, nr Sunderland (or our Hamilton Office)
Application Deadline: 31st December 2024
Start Date: September 2025
Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable energy? Do you want to contribute to the UK’s journey towards net-zero emissions? Join our Graduate Development Programme and kick-start your career in the fast-growing renewable energy sector!
About Us
We are a leading renewable energy development company, committed to transforming the UK’s energy landscape through wind, solar, and battery storage projects. As we expand our portfolio of sustainable energy solutions, we are seeking ambitious and enthusiastic graduates to join our team and help deliver impactful projects.
The Role
As a Business Development & Land Graduate, you will play a key role in identifying and securing new sites for renewable energy projects. This comprehensive training programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to support land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and project development.
Key Responsibilities
Land acquisition: Assist in identifying, negotiating, and securing land for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery storage).
Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with landowners, local authorities, and communities to promote project development.
Business development: Support the team in identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion within the UK market.
Project coordination: Work alongside project managers and technical teams to assist in the planning and development stages of renewable projects
Market research: Analyse market trends, government policies, and emerging technologies in the renewable energy sector.
What we’re looking for:
- A recent graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) with a degree in land management, real estate, environmental science, geography, business or a related field..
- A strong passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical thinking and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- A UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.
What we offer
- Comprehensive training: You’ll receive hands-on project management experience, mentoring from senior project managers, and a tailored development plan.
- Career progression: Upon successful completion of the programme, there will be opportunities for permanent roles within the project management team.
- Exposure to complex renewable energy projects.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career growth in a sector with significant future potential.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture, driven by a commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear more from you. Please enter your details into the form below, or email us at applications@onpathenergy.com.