Natural Power

Excavator Operator

Join Natural Power in Castle Douglas as an Excavator Operator supporting geotechnical investigations on renewable sites. Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong safety culture in a collaborative environment.

Natural Power

Company Overview

Natural Power

Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom

1995

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).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

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.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Geotechnical team with an Excavator Operator at our Yard and on sites throughout the UK.

The geotechnical team comprises an enthusiastic group of engineers, drillers, machine operators and management staff. Our team specialises in high quality geotechnical investigation work in remote locations.

We take health and safety seriously and provide all staff with necessary training, skills, PPE and welfare.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Working on renewables and infrastructure sites to support the geotechnical investigation activity of the business.
  • Excavator operator on these sites forming trial pits, access works and associated excavation / reinstatement activities.
  • Plant logistics, routine maintenance of excavator and other equipment, along with general good housekeeping at the yard
  • Supporting project teams with other ad hoc site works as and when required
  • Open participation in safety culture and contribution to team discussions
  • Perform trial excavations, access works, environmental mitigations etc using suitable excavation plant.
  • Plant / vehicle maintenance
  • Assistance to drilling teams, as and when required (subject to specific training)
  • Professional engineering team and client interaction
  • Attend regular meetings with Projects teams on site and at NP yard / offices if necessary
  • Due to the wide geographical spread of our sites this will involve travel and working away from home.

This is a Permanent - Full time role, working 50 hours per week, generally Monday - Friday.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached below. Details of all our currently available opportunities can be found on our website. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.

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About the role

July 14, 2026

July 16, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Smart Grid

Natural Power

naturalpower.com

  •  Castle Douglas, United Kingdom

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