Renewable Energy Specialist

The Arup East Asia energy business is centred in Hong Kong with regional support in various countries where there is significant potential to expand. We are in need of a dedicated renewable energy specialist in Vietnam with capabilities in a variety of energy markets, including wind and solar. With significant funding allocated to the region for investment in renewables, the candidate should ideally have hands-on experience in working in a technical capacity alongside owners, financial advisors and investors. The candidate will be expected to partner with our Infrastructure and Transaction Advisory businesses to create and help achieve financial close of projects through owners’ engineer, technical due diligence and lender’s advisory service roles. Candidates should ideally possess the following:
•Relevant engineering degree holder with Grade I PM licence in Vietnam.
•Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in the development and execution of energy projects, with a strong technical background
•Professional membership of a recognised institution in the field of engineering is desirable but not essential
•A solid track record for the design and procurement of renewable energy infrastructure works and in particular wind and solar projects
•Relevant and recent Technical Due Diligence and /or project delivery experience carried out in the offshore wind, onshore wind and solar sectors would be of particular interest
•Proven experience in client relationship management and business development with proven connections with local owners, regional lenders, utilities, IPPs & investment funds
•Experience of delivering technical M&A and pre-lend due diligence studies for financial investors and/or banks, and a robust understanding of how technical risks can impact the commercial drivers of a deal would be an advantage
•Strong interpersonal skills to lead and manage a team of technical specialists
•Fluency in both written and spoken English
We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including Global Profit Share scheme, and long-term career development opportunities.