Senior Solar PV Consultant

Wood is recruiting a Senior Solar PV Consultant to join our Renewables business in Abu Dhabi, supporting renewable energy, energy storage, and hybrid power projects across the Middle East.

Our Clean Energy Centre of Excellence operates globally, and we are expanding our presence in the UAE to support the region's ambitious energy transition goals. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for regional travel and collaboration with global teams.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. Being part of Wood means having access to a vast network of industry experts across multiple sectors and countries. Expect significant learning opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of the renewable energy industry.

The Role

Wood is committed to further developing talented professionals with expertise in renewable energy to ensure the future success of our organization and the energy sectors we support.

As a Senior Solar PV Consultant, you will be a technical expert with consulting or engineering background working on the delivery of advisory and owner's engineering services for utility-scale solar PV plants for lenders, investors, developers and asset owners. You will also be a technical point of reference for solar data analysis and pre-construction and operational energy yields.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek high-achieving Senior Solar PV Consultants with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help push the industry forward. Ideal candidates should:

• Have 5-10 years of previous work experience in the solar PV industry in a consultancy, developer, investor or utility environment
• Have meaningful experience working with hybrid PV+BESS systems
• Demonstrate strong technical writing skills, producing clear, cohesive, and client ready reports
• Thrive in multi disciplinary team environments, collaborating effectively across engineering and commercial functions
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersMentor junior consultants and actively contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within Wood

Our Clients and Projects

Within our Renewables consultancy business, we serve a diverse client base across the Middle East and globally, including leading private developers, investment banks, utilities, power generation companies, and technology research centers. Our services span advisory, project management, and owner's engineering across all project phases.

Our specialisms include solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization - critical to enabling the UAE's and GCC's energy transition.

What We Offer

• Impactful projects delivered to industry leaders shaping the future of energy in the Middle East.
• Technical and personal development resources
• Mentorship and career support
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options where applicable)
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market standards
• Private medical insurance and life cover for you and your family
• Global networking opportunities with experts shaping the future of energy
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace
• A collaborative, united direct team where multiple technical experts share knowledge and inspire growth and innovation

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.