Job description
Trainee Energy Consultant
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum
Location: Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth (Hybrid – minimum 2 days office-based)
Working Pattern: Permanent, 37 hours per week
NFU Energy is a specialist energy consultancy supporting agricultural and commercial businesses with technical and compliance advisory services. We're growing our Technical Delivery team and looking for a Trainee Energy Consultant to support the delivery of client projects across renewables, compliance, sustainability and energy efficiency.
This is a strong entry point for someone at the start of their career or making a move into the energy sector, with a clear pathway to Energy Consultant and related roles.
What You'll Be Doing
• Supporting site visits to assess energy use, renewable options and scheme compliance
• Processing applications and amendments for schemes including Renewable Heat Incentive, Feed-in Tariff and Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance
• Communicating with clients, suppliers and installers under guidance from senior colleagues
• Maintaining accurate project records, timesheets and activity reports
• Analysing energy data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Supporting technical, compliance and research projects across the business
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Energy Account Management teams
What You'll Bring
• A degree (or equivalent) in energy, engineering, environmental science, agriculture or a related subject — or relevant practical experience
• An interest in the UK energy sector, sustainability and energy efficiency
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data
• Good organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to engage with clients
• Competent IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
It would be great if you also have:
• Knowledge of renewable or low-carbon technologies
• An interest in agricultural or rural energy use
• Advanced Excel or data modelling skills
What's on Offer
• Salary of £25,000 – £28,000 per annum
• Hybrid working — minimum 2 days per week at Stoneleigh Park
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (3x salary)
• NFU membership
• Structured training and development with a clear progression pathway
Regular travel to client sites across the UK will be expected. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role.
You may have experience of the following: Graduate Energy Analyst, Junior Energy Consultant, Energy Efficiency Advisor, Sustainability Analyst, Renewables Administrator, Environmental Consultant, Graduate Technical Consultant, Energy Project Coordinator, Compliance Support Analyst, Graduate Sustainability Consultant
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