Energy Yield Analysis Team Lead

Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh or London and we encourage hybrid working

Purpose of the Role

Xodus is looking for a candidate who will lead our Wind Resource and Energy Yield Analysis capability. You will be a motivated and energised individual who is well-connected with a well-developed network of contacts with experience in complex EYA and Project Developments such as Early Stage Development through to, Leasing and Technical Due Diligence. In a position of responsibility and influence right from the start, you will be based in the UK, ideally in London, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh offices, where hybrid working and other working patterns can be accommodated.

The Wind Resource and Energy Yield Analysis capability at Xodus was established three years ago. Since launching early in 2020, we have been working with various clients, both onshore and offshore. Our work is varied and includes standalone EYA assessments as well as providing Wind Analysis / Energy Yield support for larger early stage projects run by the wider Group. Ultimately, we bring together talented and motivated people who understand the bigger picture by making energy solutions technically, economically, ethically, and environmentally sustainable. We are looking for someone to take this offering even wider, to offer more to clients, and to an even wider client base.

Do you have some of the following?

You will sit within our Renewables Project Development Team, working closely with our clients to understand their requirements and needs in order to provide best quality and value work. You will discuss work scopes and provide proposals to clients, and ultimately carry out and manage wind resource and energy yield analyses at various stages of project developments. Some scopes will be standalone energy yield assessments, but we expect your broader technical and industry competency and interest to mean  you will get involved in our wider early stage development activities such as site identification, leasing, Clients bid support and Technical Due Diligence. Focusing on the EMEA Region, you will also provide expert wind analysis and energy yield modelling support to our international Renewables offering, particularly in APAC and the US.

As well as Technical Leadership and expertise, the role includes Business Development, Proposal Development and Line Management of team members: ensuring they are developing a strong pipeline of projects, ensuring that development opportunities are identified and that the Team are able to do their best work. There will be engagement and collaboration within the wider Xodus Group on workload, technical work and resource management.

You will also drive the continuous improvement of EYA tools and methods, collaborating with the relevant Technical Authority and our Digital and Data team.

Qualifications, Skills & Behaviours

• In-depth knowledge of both fixed and floating offshore wind farm development processes
• Expert understanding of complex wind / energy yield data analytics
• Experienced in business development, opportunity identification and winning work with new / existing clients
• Experience in Project Development and Energy Yield Technical Due Diligence
• Experience in detailed QA and full approval of appropriate methodologies
• Experience in developing proposals independently and in collaboration with other disciplines
• Creative problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop detailed Cost, Time and Resources and manage project budgets effectively
• Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a Numerical Discipline
• Other Qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Project Management Professional (APM / PMI), or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) could be advantageous
• Spoken and written proficiency in English language, with an additional regional language being advantageous.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable extensive experience in wind resource and energy yield assessments.
• Experience with “customer facing” BD, identifying opportunities, building a “pipeline” and winning work.
• Experience leading a team, training and mentoring junior team members.
• Confidence to develop methodology and shape the skills and development of the team
• Ability to approve complex work, project manage and maintain budgets
• Proven ability in maintaining high standards across all deliverables
• Experience in typical industry analysis packages (Windographer, WAsP, OpenWind, WindFarmer, WindPro BoxKite) as well as in developing tools from scratch.
• Proficiency using MS Excel / Other software for calculations
• Fluency in other standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint)
• Awareness of the emerging new drivers, methods, technologies, and trends, and the ability to implement them where possible.
• Excellent understanding of current best industry practice on remote and physical sensing, various wind flow modelling techniques, energy loss modelling, and site conditions assessment.
• Experience with advanced data analytics and machine learning applications in wind energy.
• Experience in the Assessment of both Fixed Bottom and Floating Offshore Wind Projects would be a strong advantage.
• Ability to see the bigger picture, identify potential issues, and take the initiative to create solutions.

Why you should join us:

• We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.
• We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.
• It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.
• We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
• We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• We ensure there is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar. From the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea, we celebrate everyone’s version of fun. We think our colleagues are the most important part of work, they are who we spend a large proportion of our time with and want to ensure everyone enjoys coming to work.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Further Information

Please contact HRqueries@xodusgroup.com for further information on this opportunity.

To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date: 22nd November 2024