Careers at EDF Renewables
We develop, construct and operate wind farms, solar and battery storage projects. Join us on our mission to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.Join us in the renewable energy sector
At EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, our business is exciting, diverse and accessible to all.
- We recruit engineers, technicians and developers to design, build, maintain and manage the sites.
- Operation and maintenance specialists monitor and maintain our sites on a daily basis.
- We need everyone from lawyers and accountants to communicators and HR professionals to support what we do.
- We also have roles in our support teams based in our four office locations.
Commercial graduate scheme
Learn about the energy business with EDF Renewables, one of the UK and Ireland's leading renewable energy companies, specialising in wind power, solar and battery storage technology.
Engineering graduate scheme
From wind farms to battery storage facilities and solar sites, the technologies developed by EDF Renewables UK & Ireland cover a wide spectrum of renewable energy sources. The graduate careers we offer are every bit as exciting.
Apprenticeship Scheme
An apprenticeship is an ideal way to launch a career as a Wind Turbine Technician. Our apprenticeship programme offers an opportunity to:
- Spend 3/4 years gaining valuable on-the-job experience, while studying for your qualifications
- Learn from experts and earn a wage
- Support us in accelerating Britain’s journey to a Net Zero future
- Work for a diverse and inclusive organisation
An apprentice’s story
Andrew Armstrong is a wind turbine technician in the Scottish Borders with EDF Renewables. He began his career with us as a Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice. We caught up with him to understand how an apprentice scheme in a business that is committed to his development, launched his career in renewables.
Apprentices’ update: The first six months
It’s nearly six months since our latest cohort of apprentices began their training programme. We caught up with them to find out about their experience so far and how Covid-19 has affected their training. They also share some tips for anyone thinking about applying for an apprenticeship in the future.
What’s it like to work in renewables?
What’s it like to work in onshore wind development?
Jenny Howard is Development Manager for EDF Renewables and was one of the first people to join the Irish team. A chartered engineer by trade, Jenny’s attention to detail and love for building relationships led her to develop a career in the project management side of renewables – and she’s never looked back.
What’s it like to work in battery storage site development?
Patrick Jans is a Project Engineer in our Pivot Power team. He’s part of the team leading the build of our 2GW battery storage portfolio. Find out what day-to-day life is like as a Project Engineer, and how he made the transition from the oil and gas sector into renewables.
What’s it like to work in onshore wind?
Craig Duffy is Head of Onshore Wind and is responsible for taking our consented onshore wind projects through to a successful investment decision. Find out what he enjoys most about the role and his career path from banking to renewables.
What’s it like to work in business development?
Marianne Costigan is Business Development Director at Pivot Power part of EDF Renewables. It’s her role to find customers who need large amounts of electricity capacity for electric vehicle charging, which Pivot Power can provide. Find out how she made the leap from tech to transport and what a typical day looks like in business development.
What’s it like to work in portfolio optimisation?
Bharath Kantharaj is Portfolio Optimisation Manager at Pivot Power and puts together the business case for each of Pivot Power’s proposed ‘energy superhubs’. Read the blog to find out how he made the leap from academia into industry. And the thrill he gets from working in such a fast-developing and innovative area of renewables.
What’s it like to work in onshore wind?
Claire Green works in project management in our onshore wind team. It’s her job to take projects from a greenfield opportunity or acquisition all the way through to a financial investment decision. Find out what this involves on a day-to-day basis and how she got her big break into the renewables industry.
What’s it like to work as Chief People Officer?
San Johal is Chief People Officer at EDF Renewables. Read her blog to find out how her role is accelerating our path to net zero. The opportunities that exist to promote diversity in the industry. And how her children influenced her decision to move into renewables.
What’s it like to work in strategy and analysis?
Sarah Boyes is M&A Manager at EDF Renewables – a new role for her, and a new role for the business! Read her blog to find out how a degree in Geology led to a career in Finance and Strategy. And what she finds most exciting about working in the renewables industry.
What’s it like to work in office management?
Anastasija Strizakova is the Office Manager at EDF Renewables Ireland. It’s her role to make sure the team have everything they need to do their job. And she’s been instrumental in helping onboard new members to a team that’s more than doubled since she joined at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What’s it like to work in planning?
Aoife O’Keeffe is Senior Planning Project Manager for our new team in Ireland. She’s been hooked on renewables ever since she saw her first wind turbine. After receiving a degree in Geography – and then an MSc in Environmental Sustainability – Aoife has spent her career developing projects in all areas of renewables, including wave, tidal, wind, solar and battery storage.
What’s it like to work in energy storage?
Mel Shanker is committed to the energy transition and is passionate about the role that legal services, good governance and compliance can play in achieving Net Zero. She’s General Counsel and Company Secretary of Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and is a key member of the management team delivering on Pivot Power’s strategy to unlock two fundamental aspects of the energy transition: energy storage for system flexibility and electrified transportation.
What’s it like to work in offshore development?
Dr Nancy McLean, Senior Offshore Development Manager at EDF Renewables, is passionate about the potential of offshore wind to accelerate our transition to Net Zero. Find out what Nancy’s job involves – and the future developments in offshore wind that she’s most excited about.
What’s it like to work in solar?
Rachael Graham oversees the Industrial and Commercial (I&C) solar team as Principal Business Development Manager at EDF Renewables. They work with large businesses – like Tesco – to install solar panels and generate zero-carbon electricity on site. Find out what Rachael loves most about working in this fast-growing area of solar. And how her engineering degree provided a springboard for developing her career in renewables.
What’s it like to work in onshore wind?
Laura Noone looks after our Dorenell and Corriemoillie wind farms, as Area Manager for North Scotland at EDF Renewables. Find out how she broke into the in-demand renewables industry, what she enjoys most about her role in the field and why she’d take a different study route if she was choosing her degree course today.
What’s it like to work in offshore wind?
With the spotlight firmly on renewables leading the UK’s green recovery, there’s never been a more exciting industry to work in. As Head of Offshore Development at EDF Renewables, Ryanne Burges is at the forefront of developing the company’s offshore ambitions. Read her blog to find out what it’s like to work in offshore wind at such a pivotal time for renewables in the UK – and how she made the leap from lawyer to commercial operations.
What’s it like to work in operations and maintenance?
Building an offshore wind farm involves a huge variety of roles – not just those involved in building the site out at sea, but also those developing the onshore works, and the commercial and delivery team managing the project behind the scenes. As OFTO Manager for the NnG Offshore wind farm, Fiona Thomson has a key role in getting NnG ready for operations. Intrigued? Find out what her job involves – and Fiona’s career journey in our latest #womeninrenewables series.
What our people say
"EDF Renewables gives me the chance to work as part of a dynamic team who are all focussed on the same goal, with the same passion."
Andrew Brand, Strategy and Analysis
"I like working for EDF Renewables as the culture of employee wellbeing feels embedded in the business."
Katie Cockburn, Business Improvement
"I'm proud to work in an industry that helps to combat climate change."
James Newbold, Equity Manager (NNG project)
"The most enjoyable part of my job is that I know that I make an impact every day."
Sarah Boyes, Finance Business Partner Manager
Health & Safety is our priority
EDF Renewables is committed to guaranteeing the safety and protecting the health of its employees, service providers and third party stakeholders.
We have made commitments to deploy the health and safety policy across the board. It applies to both Group’s managers and employees and to its providers and suppliers.
Three clear objectives:
- No fatal or serious accidents
- Controlling our risks
- Protecting health
Our employee benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefit package available to all our employees
Competitive bonus and flexible benefits scheme
25 days holiday with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
Learning and Educational Assistance Policy (LEAP)
Community & Culture
Our charity partnership
Our partnership with Prostate Cancer UK is helping to support men and their families across the UK, now and for future generations.
Our community programmes
We're dedicated to building a more sustainable energy future for our customers. As a company, we're also committed to the environment and communities around us.
FAQs
For more insight into our early careers opportunities, application hints and tips and myth busting engineering facts, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.