Design Technician

This is a rare 6 month opportunity for someone to gain invaluable insight and experience working in a dynamic team in the Renewable Energy industry. The role will based at our head office so you''ll need to be based within a reasonable distance and able to travel to our offices 3 days a week in Stroud, Gloucestershire. This role would be ideal for a university graduate or someone with a keen interest in renewables and knowledge of GIS database.The Development Team is responsible for securing the necessary permissions to enable the construction of renewable energy projects, including but not limited to onshore wind, solar, energy storage and anaerobic digestion (green gas). This involves four main stages: Identifying suitable sites for renewables in the UK; Signing an option to lease with the landowner; Securing a commercially viable grid connection; Securing an implementable planning permission and discharging planning conditions. The overall purpose of the role is to complete technical assessments and site designs for new renewable energy projects. Core responsibilities: Assisting and supporting the Principal Design Technician in the completion of feasibility studies, site design and other technical assessments. Identify, understand, and interpret the site constraints and requirements to produce the optimum site design Create and prepare figures as required Support the team with site finding using GIS Update GIS datasets Raise Purchase Orders on workday Essential skills: ..... full job details .....