Graduate, Wind & Solar Analyst (UK)

Would you like to kick-start your career in a world-leading consultancy within the renewable industry?
Probably the best analysis team in the world!
At K2 Management, we’re on the hunt for a highly motivated graduates to join our Analysis Services team in Bristol and Glasgow. We’re an exciting, independent renewable energy consultancy with offices around the world, employing approximately 155 people. You’ll be joining one of the industry’s most experienced and well-respected wind and solar analysis consultancy teams, supporting our clients in their efforts to facilitate the growth of renewable energy worldwide.

In the role of Wind & Solar Analyst you will part of our active recruitment programme which will support you to become an expert in the field and able to deliver energy yield assessments of the highest quality. You will very quickly be contributing to the delivery of the industry leading consultancy services that our growing Analysis Services team provides to clients developing renewable energy projects across the world.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to our industry-leading research and development projects. Recent R&D projects have included industry-leading studies into real-world turbine performance, the advancement of engineering models of turbine wake effects and the largest published validation of offshore wind farm energy yield assessment.

You will be working in a dynamic and ambitious team, where many team members have more than 10 years’ experience in wind or solar analysis and have previously worked at leading consultancies, developers and operators.

What you’ll be doing:
As a Wind & Solar Analyst your role will involve:

• Analysis and interpretation of measured wind data, solar data, or turbine SCADA data
• Analysis of long-term trends using reference meteorological data
• The modelling of wind flows over wind farm sites using a range of models, such as RANS CFD and mesoscale
• Calculation of long-term energy yield, including consideration of energy yield losses such as wake effects and turbine performance losses for wind farms, or irradiance and degradation losses for solar farms
• Written and verbal communication of complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective teamwork to deliver projects on time and to budget
• Site visits to assess wind and solar measurements, terrain and ground cover

About you:
To excel in this role, you’ll need to have:

• A 2:1 minimum MEng or equivalent in engineering, physics, meteorology or mathematics
• A-Level, higher or equivalent in Maths with grade A or better
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The flexibility and enthusiasm to thrive in an expanding business
• Strong interest in renewable energy

If you also have relevant previous work experience or education in the renewables industry, advanced computing skills, python (or similar) programming skills, or a background in fluid dynamics, you’ll have an edge.

Perks and more:
You will be joining an independent global company within an industry that will shape our future, and you’ll directly contribute to the growth of renewable energy. Our workplace is vibrant and flexible, offering you opportunities to develop yourself, travel and meet colleagues around the globe. We value respect, credibility, and dedication, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered.

More about K2 Management:
K2 Management is a technical consultancy focused on wind and solar projects around the world. We use our extensive expertise to support our clients in their efforts to develop and operate energy projects that achieve the best possible return on investment. Our reputation and track record mean we are involved in the most exciting and influential renewable energy projects at the cutting edge of energy transition and decarbonization.

As of November 2024, we have become part of Ramboll, an international architecture, engineering and consultancy company. This enables us to come together as a world-leading renewables consultancy - with increased resources to take on major projects on a global scale. Through our Ramboll ownership, you will in addition get access to a vast pool of world-leading technical insight, data and knowledge across all engineering, design and socio-economic disciplines.

You will be working with great colleagues with the opportunity to be close to our core business, which is developing and supporting onshore and offshore projects on behalf of our clients. We work as one team with dedication, respect, and credibility as our core values. Overall, you will have a unique and challenging job where you have every opportunity to learn and develop your skills as a team member in a highly professional environment with strong technical and commercial commitment.

Our people are fundamental to our business, and we strive to offer an environment where every employee feels safe and included as their true, authentic self. We are committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across K2 Management, and believe that collaboration between individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences combine to build a stronger, more agile, and competitive company.

More about the Analysis Services team:
Wind and solar analysis is an evolving science, and our aim is to be the best wind and solar analysis team in the industry; to deliver the highest quality work and maximise our contribution to project value and the development and operation of better renewable energy projects.

The Analysis Services team currently contains over 35 individuals based in Germany, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and USA with major hubs in Bangkok, Bristol and Glasgow. The three analysis sub-teams (Pre-construction wind, Operational wind and Solar) cooperate closely, with some team members working across several disciplines. We are a growing team, committed to developing the wind and solar analysts of the future and have an active graduate recruitment scheme in Thailand and the UK.

We focus heavily on constant refinement of our methods through R&D. This fosters a dynamic and forward-thinking working environment, and we develop many methods and tools inhouse, including our high-resolution CFD modelling and data analysis software. Our industry-leading WTG performance methods and offshore energy yield validation differentiate us from our competitors and give us strong confidence in our methods. We are always looking to the future to meet new challenges such as larger wind turbines, larger wind farms and complex wind climates.

So, are you ready to be part of the probably the best analysis team in renewable energy? Apply now and let's shape the future together. For more information, visit our website at https://www.k2management.com/careers

Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025

Lokation: Bristol (UK)