Their Purpose – A rapidly growing renewable energy investor, developer and asset owner with an expanding portfolio of utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind and battery energy storage projects across multiple international markets.
With a long-term approach to asset ownership and a strong commitment to the energy transition, the business is focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure while maximising performance and value across its portfolio.
Location &, flexibility – Hybrid, with occasional travel to London office as well as occasional travel across Europe and South America
Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary depending on experience, 20% bonus, 10% employer contribution Pension, Private medical and dental insurance extended to family
About the Job –
An opportunity to help shape sustainability, ESG and SHEQ programmes within a growing international renewable energy business.
Reporting to the Head of SHEQ & Sustainability, you will focus primarily on ESG and sustainability: assessing projects and acquisitions, supporting reporting and sustainable finance requirements, and developing the company’s management system. You will also support wider SHEQ activity, working closely with development, investment, engineering, construction, operations and asset management teams.
- Develop and improve the Sustainability, ESG and SHEQ Management System.
- Carry out ESG and health and safety assessments for development projects, acquisitions and operating assets.
- Identify ESG and SHEQ requirements across the project lifecycle and monitor how they are implemented.
- Support alignment with frameworks including the EU Taxonomy, SFDR, Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards.
- Coordinate greenhouse gas data, carbon footprint calculations and climate-related reporting.
- Support climate risk assessments and portfolio resilience initiatives.
- Prepare sustainability reports and disclosures for management, shareholders, lenders and other stakeholders.
- Monitor changing ESG and SHEQ requirements and provide practical guidance to project teams.
- Support audits, contractor reviews, incident follow-up and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you –
- Around five years’ experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, health and safety, or a related field.
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities or a similar sector.
- A good understanding of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting, climate risk and greenhouse gas data.
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental management principles.
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects and countries.
- A practical, collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders across different functions.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, fluent English, and willingness to travel internationally.
- An MSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Additional languages would be advantageous.
Amelia.yates@zero-global.com