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.
As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Analytics team with a Senior Energy Analyst at our Glasgow office.
Our Team
The Advisory and Analytics team is primarily focused on pre-construction and post-construction energy yield assessments, and supporting studies, for wind and solar farms in a wide range of wind regimes and markets globally. This involves utilising both well-established industry standard approaches in addition to developing innovative methods to address challenges encountered in analyses, as well as to ensure that Natural Power remain at the cutting edge of the delivery of analytical services within the industry. We have a highly experienced team from a variety of backgrounds, and we are constantly striving to innovate and maximise the value of our analyses in a fast-paced and dynamic market. The day-to-day work is highly collaborative and significantly varied given the number of markets in which we operate and types of analyses we offer.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Support delivery of core analysis services, with a primary focus on quality control of onshore and offshore pre-construction and post-construction yield assessment services for wind assets.
- Deliver complex onshore and offshore wind pre-construction and/or post-construction yield assessment services.
- Support the development of global Analytics methods and tools.
- Participate in or lead working groups focused on research and development of current or proposed methods to ensure our technical services align with market requirements and remain at the cutting edge.
- Take responsibility for the financial control and reporting of projects and tasks assigned to your management, including any research and development focused projects.
- Participate in proactive business development through client calls and face-to-face meetings, including occasional attendance at conferences, networking events and industry presentations to promote Natural Power and secure future work. Support in the scoping of commercial proposals.
- Assist with the preparation, scoping, and delivery of tenders/bids/quotes.
- Undertake technical checking of analyses and reports and, where appropriately authorised, act as approver in accordance with the company QA process.
- Stay up to date with developments in tools/methods/assumptions at industry level.
- Actively identify areas of analysis or internal documentation which require improvement/updating and liaise with colleagues to address this.
- Support the training and development of new and existing team members within the department, including providing day-to-day support of analysts through guidance on their project deliverables.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30.
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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Company Overview
Natural Power
HeadquartersCastle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom
Founded1995
SizeApproximately 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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