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Regulatory Affairs Associate II - Medical Device global submissions, license ren...
Posted 1 week ago by Orion Group
ResponsibilitiesPrepares device regulatory strategies that enable first pass approvals under limited management supervis...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United States, California, Irvine
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Site Manager - Solar PV, BESS, Substation construction - 12 month contract
Posted 1 week ago by IO Associates
Job PurposeAs Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of utility-scale So...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Urgent Hiring :: Wind River / VxWorks support Engineer :: 100 % Remote (US Base...
Posted 1 week ago by Shift Code Analytics
Job DescriptionMust have: Look at what 'reproduce customer environments' and 'identify root causes' actually mean in thi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Renewable Energy Contract Roles
What does a renewable energy contractor do?
Renewable Energy contractors are engaged across the full spectrum of disciplines required to develop, design, construct, commission, and operate renewable energy assets, spanning offshore and onshore wind, solar photovoltaic, hydropower, tidal, and the rapidly growing battery energy storage and hydrogen sectors. The pace of the UK's energy transition and the substantial investment being made in clean energy generation and storage infrastructure has created one of the most active project engineering and management contracting markets in the country. Contractors are engaged at all stages of the project lifecycle: in development for permitting, environmental impact assessment, and grid connection; in design for technical specifications and engineering drawings; in construction for project management, site supervision, and commissioning; and in operations for asset management, performance optimisation, and maintenance.
The skills most in demand across renewable energy contracting reflect the technical requirements of each project phase and technology type. Development-stage contractors include planning and consenting specialists, environmental consultants, and grid connection engineers with knowledge of the UK planning system and the National Grid connection process. Design-stage engineers include electrical engineers with HV and power systems expertise, structural engineers for foundation and tower design, mechanical engineers for turbine and balance-of-plant systems, and geotechnical specialists for offshore and onshore foundation design. Construction and commissioning roles require project managers, site supervisors, and commissioning engineers with relevant health and safety certifications for the working environment. BCAR and GWO certification is expected for most offshore wind site roles.
What is the market like for renewable energy contractors?
The market for Renewable Energy contractors is one of the most dynamic and high-growth segments of the UK engineering and project management contractor market. The UK's legally binding commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, combined with the pace of offshore wind development and the investment pipeline for solar, battery storage, and hydrogen, is generating exceptional and sustained demand for contractors across all disciplines. The offshore wind sector is particularly active, with major programmes at Hornsea, Dogger Bank, and the emerging pipeline of floating offshore wind projects creating large and long-duration contract opportunities. The transition from conventional energy to renewables is also creating strong demand for contractors who can bring oil and gas or power industry experience and adapt it to the renewable energy context. Rates across renewable energy contracting are competitive and in some technical specialisms at the premium end of the engineering contractor market.
How much do renewable energy contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for renewable energy roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many renewable energy vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 renewable energy contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.