Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant
Green Cat Renewables Ltd
Company Overview
Green Cat Renewables Ltd
Biggar, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
2004
Approximately 70 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co) and annual revenue of $19.8 million projected for 2025 (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
Green Cat Renewables Ltd is a specialist renewable energy consultancy and development support company that was founded in Scotland in January 2005 (source: greencatrenewables.co.uk). The company provides comprehensive services spanning early-stage site selection, feasibility studies, planning, environmental assessments, and a wide range of engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, highways, geotechnical, and mechanical engineering, as well as installation support (source: greencatrenewables.co.uk). Their expertise covers small and medium-scale wind, solar PV, and hydro development markets primarily across the UK, offering a complete in-house consultancy and project management service from initial conception through to commercial operation (source: zoominfo.com). The Canadian branch expands this portfolio to include energy storage, hybrid and off-grid systems, and green hydrogen and ammonia projects, reflecting a broadening technology focus (source: greencatrenewables.ca). The company positions itself as a multidisciplinary, integrated developer-support business willing to carry some project development risk to help control outcomes, serving a diverse customer base including renewable energy developers, independent power producers, community groups, First Nation and Métis communities, agricultural businesses, private investors, lenders, and utilities (source: rocketreach.co).
Projects & Track Record
Since its inception in 2005, Green Cat Renewables has delivered numerous projects across wind, solar PV, and hydro sectors, establishing itself as a key player in the small and medium-scale renewable energy market throughout the UK (source: greencatrenewables.co.uk). The company’s portfolio includes over 500MW of wind projects, more than 200MW of solar PV, and upwards of 20MW of hydroelectric capacity, demonstrating significant experience and technical capability (source: zoominfo.com). In Canada, Green Cat Renewables has extended its expertise to encompass energy storage, hybrid and off-grid systems, as well as green hydrogen and ammonia projects, reflecting a diverse and evolving project base (source: greencatrenewables.ca). The firm supports projects through multiple development phases, from concept to commercial operation, adeptly managing technical challenges related to environmental, engineering, and regulatory constraints (source: greencatrenewables.ca).
Recent Developments
Green Cat Renewables has expanded its geographic footprint by establishing a Canadian office in Calgary in 2017, with additional team presence in Halifax, supporting its North American operations (source: zoominfo.com). Over the past two years, the company has actively recruited across engineering and environmental disciplines, including roles such as Grid Specialist based in Paisley with responsibilities for grid application preparation and submission (source: talents.studysmarter.co.uk). Recruitment efforts also include senior environmental consultancy positions in Edinburgh and Glasgow, reflecting ongoing growth and demand for specialized expertise (source: glassdoor.co.uk). The company encourages speculative applications for roles related to its hydrogen initiatives, signaling strategic interest in emerging renewable technologies (source: gchydrogen.co.uk).
Working There
Green Cat Renewables offers a dynamic and supportive work environment characterized by an engaging and open culture, with a strong emphasis on delivering projects for community groups and fostering employee development (source: greencatrenewables.co.uk). The Canadian operations describe the workplace as fast-paced, prioritizing the growth of "brilliant people" to become future leaders in the renewable energy sector (source: gchydrogen.co.uk). The company recruits across a variety of roles including graduate civil and structural design engineers, environmental consultants, and grid connection specialists, with offices located in Biggar, Edinburgh, Livingston, Calgary, and Halifax (source: greencatrenewables.co.uk) (source: talents.studysmarter.co.uk).
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GCR is looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to lead and deliver complex environmental and planning projects across the UK. You'll play a key role in shaping environmental strategies for infrastructure, energy, and development of projects - from initial feasibility through to consent and delivery.
The Role
This is an opportunity to combine environmental expertise with project leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients through planning, permitting, and regulatory processes across the UK.
As Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant you will
- Lead the delivery of renewable energy projects through all stages of the development process from initial feasibility to co-ordination of EIA and submission of planning applications.
- Manage programme, budgets, sub-contractors and client relationships, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
- Assist the management team with business development, engaging with existing GCR clients and the development of their own network.
- Provide technical leadership on one or more environmental specialisms.
- Prepare and manage written technical reports to support EIA delivery.
- Lead consultation with local authorities, communities and statutory consultees.
- Prepare tender documents and fee proposals.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
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About the role
April 5, 2026
Full time
Company
- United Kingdom
Senior or Principal level
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