GIS Associate, Renewable Energy Projects, UK

Do you aspire to be part of a green transition in an international growing company with countless development opportunities? Then you might be our new GIS Associate.

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team
You will be joining European Energy UK Limited, consisting of 21 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. You will have various interfaces with the other teams in the business, have numerous opportunities to define your role, and grow as a professional.

Your New Role
As our new GIS Associate you will you will play an important role in the delivery of solar (PV) and onshore wind projects in the UK. Working closely to support Development Managers, our Project Lawyer and EPC team, you will provide GIS, mapping and design support for various aspects of projects, from early stage land identification and evaluation, collating surveys and analysis to support planning applications, through to preparation of drawings and mapping to support the construction and operational phases of projects.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, contractors, and the risk team to maintain the highest standards of H&S and Quality on the project.
• Identifying, managing and evaluating constraints to support the identification of new opportunities
• Managing datasets of publicly available information
• Digitising and managing property boundaries
• Utilising analysis and property information to define potential project boundaries
• Creating plans to support legally binding property agreements
• Collaborating with external consultants to ensure we maintain up to date datasets
• Creating plans and drawings to support project development activities, tracking environmental information as it is identified
• Supporting the design and construction of projects through the creation of constraints plans

Your Profile

• You possess a bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualification in an Environmental, Town and Country Planning, or Engineering discipline.
• You have strong GIS and/or AutoCAD skills, and are able to manage and analyse data to create high quality plans.
• You are highly proficient with Excel, and other Microsoft products.
• You ideally have experience in a project work environment, preferably from a project development or consultancy setting.
• Having knowledge of onshore wind and PV projects from an engineering, environmental, or consenting perspective would be advantageous.
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• You have an analytical mind, with the ability to understand projects and risks, with a logical approach to organising information.
• You are a self-starter, with an ability to learn independently, expand your knowledge and develop techniques to solve problems.
• You can work independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company

We Offer

• A competitive package and benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a cash back health plan for you and your family
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and pension schemes
• A collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where you can grow, develop, and contribute to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• An entrepreneurial and agile approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action, and when you are given a mandate, we trust in your abilities
• A shared vision for the green transition, and what we do as a company, we do together.
• Remote work options and flexible working hours
• Social events, network opportunities, and a yearly company trip where we connect, socialize, and promote an engaged and vibrant workplace together

About European Energy Group
In 2023, the global European Energy Group welcomed 279 new colleagues and is now more than 820 colleagues with 43 nationalities represented in 22 countries and 30 offices globally.

The group has, since 2004, installed more than 2.0 GW of renewable energy capacity and is now a frontrunner in ‘Power-to-X’ deployment. The group’s mission is to be a significant force in the global transition to a fossil fuel-free society and represents the Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Location: Glasgow office with flexible working

Reporting to: Adam Spearey, Director, European Energy UK Limited

Application: You do not need to upload a cover letter for this position, but you are welcome to add a short text in your CV on why this position is interesting. Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via e-mail or LinkedIn messages. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your CV directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job posting when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Department: Gyngemose Parkvej 50, Søborg

Lokation: Glasgow, UK