Development Graduate in Kings Langley

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. Achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people, who are our most important asset. We continually invest in them, and RES is a family with a diverse workforce dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days spent in the Kings Langley office.

The RES Global Graduate Programme

The RES Global Graduate Programme is a two-year development programme designed to provide graduates with meaningful work experience, professional development, and exposure to different areas of the renewable energy industry. Over the course of the programme, graduates will complete three rotations of approximately eight months each across different teams, functions or business areas. Each rotation is designed to build technical capability, commercial awareness, and leadership potential while helping graduates develop a broad understanding of RES and the renewable energy industry.

Graduates will work on real projects, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and be encouraged to take ownership of their development while making meaningful contributions to the business. Through a combination of structured learning, practical experience, and professional development opportunities, graduates will build the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career at RES.

Why Join RES?

• Trusted from Day One: Graduates are given meaningful work from the beginning, trusted to contribute, encouraged to share ideas, and supported by leaders and colleagues invested in their success.
• Challenge That Moves You Forward: The most significant learning happens through real work, developing the skills and experience needed to grow your career in renewable energy.
• Purpose That Feels Real: Contribute to projects that support the transition to affordable zero carbon energy, with a visible connection to the future we are helping to create.
• Inquisitive People. Real Care: Work alongside smart, curious, and supportive colleagues who share knowledge, invest in each other's development, and create an environment where people can learn, grow, and succeed together.

Rotation 1 – UK&I Commercial Accountabilities

During your time in UK&I Commercial, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of financial models for renewable energy projects, assets, and business opportunities.
• Assist with market, competitor, and commercial analysis to inform business decisions and investment cases.
• Contribute to the preparation of Investment Memorandums.
• Support the review and negotiation of commercial agreements, contracts, and route-to-market arrangements.
• Work with Development, Construction, Operations, and Asset Management teams to maximise project value and manage commercial risk.

Rotation 2 – UK&I Development Accountabilities

During your time in UK&I Development, you will:

• Support the development of renewable energy projects from early-stage development through to delivery.
• Assist with project planning, financial evaluation, and investment decision activities.
• Contribute to landowner and stakeholder engagement and cross-functional project coordination.
• Help maintain project documentation, reports, and development plans.

Rotation 3 – EMEA Commercial Accountabilities

During your time in EMEA Commercial, you will:

• Support the development and review of financial models, valuations, and investment cases across multiple countries and business units.
• Assist with commercial, market, and strategic analysis to support decision-making across the EMEA portfolio.
• Support bids, tenders, and strategic initiatives by providing analysis, reporting, and commercial insight.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA to understand different markets, regulatory environments, and commercial approaches.

Knowledge and Skills

• Interest in expanding your knowledge of the renewable energy industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to different placement cycles with ease.

Qualifications

Expected to have recently completed, or be on track to complete, a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Commerce, Economics, or Finance. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance (2:1 classification or equivalent preferred), commercial curiosity, and a genuine interest in the renewable energy sector. A master's degree is advantageous but not essential.

The closing date for this role is 2nd October; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications.

At RES, we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients.