Foreword

Allen and York's Energy group is enjoying its most successful Quarter ever, signalling that the job market for specialist Renewables, Low Carbon and Energy Management professionals is at its strongest. Traditionally a difficult time for recruitment, the start of 2008 has proven a continued upward growth trend predicted from 2007.

This is a Quarter in which the EU Commission produced a Renewables Directive that the UK should supply 15% of its energy by renewable sources by 2020, therefore circa 40% of UK electricity - great news, particularly for Wind Power, but also for Biomass, Marine and Hydro. It's a move backed by IEA, who recently encouraged governments to "continue the trend of setting renewable energy technology milestones," and to "reduce planning, regulatory, trade and other barriers to change in the energy sector".

There is some concern that UK policies are too weak to meet this target, despite some of the best natural resources in Europe. The upshot however is clear to Allen and York, that the skills to deliver against these targets are available. In addition to a display of current job opportunities, please see our guidance on VISAs/Work Permits and a Case Study of recent work with The Co-operative Group.

Energy Services Leader
SALARY: c £55-80k	Location: London/Reading
An exceptional leader required to manage the Energy Team with responsibility for energy strategy, finance, directing, recruiting and training team members within an award winning international multi-disciplinary consultancy.

Power Business Developer
SALARY: Up to £60k	Location: Flex UK
Outstanding opportunity to join a successful rapidly growing business. This is a high level strategic role where you will be guiding, influencing and partnering Group Directors and members of the development team. Key objectives of the role will be to direct and manage operational business development activity to grow the business and strategically review the power sector.

Senior Low Carbon Consultant
SALARY: Up to£50k package	Location: Home based
Unique opportunity with a distinctive and innovative low carbon solutions provider.  Key responsibilities will include aiding in the acquisition and execution of projects in the area of energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings, and the development and delivery of low or zero carbon energy supply strategies for the built environment.
Project Manager - Wind Farms
SALARY: Up to£55k	Location: Home based
Our client is one of the worlds largest renewable energy development businesses. They require experienced Project Managers to be responsible for the progress and day to day management of projects throughout their full life cycle.

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