Senior Engineer - Renewable Energy

Join Natural Power as a Senior Engineer in Stirling or Glasgow, UK. This hands-on role involves delivering engineering consultancy for renewable projects, providing technical advice, and mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy flexible working options and generous annual leave. Become a Senior Engineer with Natural Power in Stirling or Glasgow, UK, and contribute to innovative renewable energy projects. In this hands-on role, you'll deliver high-quality engineering consultancy, provide expert technical advice, and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while enjoying benefits like flexible working options and generous annual leave. Join us in powering a cleaner future!

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Natural Power

Company Overview

Name

Natural Power

Headquarters

Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom

Founded

1995

Size

Approximately 500 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue figures vary, with estimates around $386.7 million, though no public confirmation exists for 2023+ (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

Natural Power specializes in consultancy and services across a wide range of renewable energy sectors, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage, renewable heat, hydro, wave, and tidal energy. They provide comprehensive lifecycle support, from feasibility studies and planning to construction, operations, asset management, and due diligence (source: naturalpower.com). Their core offerings encompass expert planning, environmental assessments, project management, and innovative products such as the ControlCentre, which currently manages 11.5GW of renewable energy assets, including a significant portion of the UK's onshore wind and battery storage (source: naturalpower.com). With a presence in over 50 countries, Natural Power targets developers, investors, lenders, and operators, particularly in Europe and North America, while also exploring emerging markets in Africa (source: naturalpower.com). Their independent status allows them to provide unbiased advice on complex projects, leveraging over 30 years of experience and in-house innovations like AI-accelerated wind turbine inspections (source: naturalpower.com).

Projects & Track Record

Natural Power has an impressive track record, having supported projects totaling nearly 215,000 MW of installed capacity across more than 50 countries. They played a pivotal role in early UK milestones, including consenting the first 50MW Section 36 onshore wind project and Scotland's first onshore wind farm in 1996 (source: naturalpower.com). Recent notable projects include the BNRG solar projects in Ireland, contributing to the country's 2GW solar milestone, and a 20MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in California's Mojave Desert, which was commissioned in under a year (source: naturalpower.com). Ongoing projects include the construction management of Scotland's 33.4MW Mill Rig Wind Farm, which will power approximately 45,000 homes, and technical due diligence for a 4GW UK transmission-connected BESS portfolio (source: naturalpower.com). Their client base includes significant players like TagEnergy and Ardian, showcasing their strong partnerships in the renewable sector (source: naturalpower.com).

Recent Developments

In December 2025, Natural Power expanded its footprint in Germany's renewable market by acquiring Munich-based renerco plan consult (source: naturalpower.com). The company has been actively involved in due diligence for TagEnergy's acquisition of four 300MW Scottish wind projects in November 2025, further solidifying its role in the renewable energy landscape (source: naturalpower.com). Additionally, they advised on financing for Green Genius's 182MWp Lithuanian solar projects, demonstrating their expertise in international renewable financing (source: naturalpower.com). The launch of the expanded ControlCentre in May 2025, which is now the UK's largest independent renewable control room managing 11.5GW, marks a significant milestone for the company (source: naturalpower.com). Overall, Natural Power's turnover rose by 16% year-over-year, driven by growth in UK onshore wind and battery storage projects (source: cbinsights.com).

Working There

Natural Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including planning, environmental services, project management, and engineering for solar PV, energy storage, and wind projects. Their teams are involved in significant projects, such as managing 4GW BESS portfolios and operating control rooms (source: naturalpower.com). The company is actively hiring across its offices, particularly in the newly expanded Glasgow hub, which opened in January 2025, and its Castle Douglas headquarters (source: naturalpower.com). Natural Power fosters a collaborative culture focused on innovative problem-solving and ambitious teamwork, aiming to lead in the renewable energy sector (source: naturalpower.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, the company emphasizes investments in staff development and a supportive work environment, as evidenced by their eco-office and advanced control room facilities (source: naturalpower.com). Current job opportunities can be found on their careers page (source: naturalpower.com).

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Job Description

At Natural Power we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you're looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

Our Design and Advisory Services (DAS) team brings together a talented group of engineers and technical specialists who support clients in delivering renewable energy projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

We're now looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing team in Glasgow or Stirling. This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll apply your engineering expertise to complex renewable projects, provide technical advice to clients, and help shape the direction of our design and advisory services.

What you'll be doing

Deliver high-quality engineering consultancy and technical advisory services across multiple renewable projects.
Provide expert input to civil and structural engineering design, including FEED studies, layouts, drainage, and earthworks assessments.
Lead or support project teams, managing resources and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Offer engineering advice for due diligence, design risk assessments, and construction safety in line with CDM regulations.
Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver technical excellence across all project phases.
Contribute to business development activities by supporting proposals, scope of works, and client meetings.
Mentor junior engineers and help shape the continued development of our design and advisory capabilities.

What we're looking for

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (civil or structural preferred).
Proven experience in engineering design, project delivery, or technical consultancy.
Strong communication and client relationship skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines.
Excellent project management skills - able to balance priorities, budgets, and deadlines effectively.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine passion for renewable energy.
(Desirable) Chartered status or working towards it, plus experience within the renewables industry.

What We Offer

We will provide an engaging, collaborative and supportive working environment, alongside an excellent benefits package:

Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible and hybrid working options
Employee assistance programme
Health plans, personal insurances, discounts & salary sacrifice schemes
Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression

Apply now to join us as a Senior Engineer and help power a cleaner future.

At Natural Power, we're committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Whoever you are, and whatever your background, you'll find a welcoming and empowering place here.

To explore this and other opportunities with us, visit our careers page. Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.