Control Point Technician

Become a Control Point Technician with Natural Power in Dumfries or Castle Douglas, UK. Ensure safe operations of renewable energy assets by managing high-voltage safety documentation and coordinating with National Grid ESO. Enjoy generous annual leave, flexible working, and health support. Join Natural Power as a Control Point Technician in Dumfries or Castle Douglas, UK, and play a vital role in the safe operation of renewable energy assets. You'll manage high-voltage safety documentation, ensure grid code compliance, and support remote switching operations. This dynamic position offers generous annual leave, flexible working options, and health and wellbeing support, all while contributing to the transition to clean energy.

Natural Power Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom Castle Douglas, United Kingdom On-site Full Time UTC+00:00

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’ve been driving positive change in renewable energy for over 30 years. Our Operations and Asset Management team manages more than 200 renewable sites across the UK and Europe, supported by our in-house Control Centre.

The Control Centre provides 24/7 monitoring, grid code services, health and safety coordination, and high-voltage support. We’re now looking for a Control Point Technician to strengthen this team and help us deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

About the Role

As a Control Point Technician, you’ll play a vital role in the safe operation of renewable energy assets. You’ll work across high-voltage safety documentation, grid code compliance, and site outage planning, ensuring that our clients remain compliant and assets stay online.

You’ll interact directly with National Grid ESO, manage site safety documentation, and support remote switching operations. This is a dynamic role at the centre of renewable energy operations, where precision, problem-solving, and teamwork are key.

What You’ll Be Doing

Issuing and managing HV safety and switching documentation (including Transfer of Control)
Managing safety document registers and contractor work orders
Monitoring alarms 24/7 and escalating issues in line with client procedures
Coordinating with NGESO to ensure compliance with grid code and contractual obligations
Supporting Control Point services (EDL), Trading Point services (EDT), and outage planning
Logging and reporting grid calls, yield forecasting, and declaring plant unavailability
Carrying out remote switching where authorised
Updating records, maintaining procedures, and supporting continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Essential

National 5 / GCSE (grades A-C) or equivalent in English & Maths
Experience in a control room or process-driven operational environment
Knowledge of renewable energy project operations and National Grid/ESO functions
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Trained/authorised in Wind Turbine Safety Rules

Desirable

HND or degree in Engineering
Experience with HV systems and National Grid protocols
Previous team leader or line management experience
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills

Why Join Natural Power?

At Natural Power, you’ll find a supportive, safety-focused, and inclusive workplace. Alongside the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that accelerate the transition to clean energy, you’ll benefit from: