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Low Carbon

Specialist investor in renewable energy projects

Technical Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Gloucester, UK
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Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Control Systems, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proven experience managing renewable energy assets, industrial control systems, or operational technology environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial communications, telemetry, networking, and remote monitoring platforms.
  • Experience managing operational communications infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and remote connectivity solutions.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of operational technology cyber security principles, secure remote access, vulnerability management, and cyber security standards such as IEC 62443, NIS/NIS2, or ISO 27001.
  • Strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, grid compliance, and inverter technologies.
  • Proven ability to analyse technical data, solve complex technical problems, and lead operational activities.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily monitoring of operational assets to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Analyse asset performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and technical faults.
  • Perform root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives based on data insights.
  • Identify opportunities to improve asset reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
  • Coordinate first-line reactive maintenance activities via remote access to site systems.
  • Perform and oversee remote fault diagnostics, troubleshoot alarms, and resolve issues in real time.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of faults, interventions, and corrective actions.
  • Execute and supervise remote control operations, including safe isolation procedures, grid compliance actions, and PPA pricing adjustments and operational requirements.
  • Ensure all remote operations are undertaken safely and in accordance with operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate fault notifications to clients, grid operators, and PPA off-takers.
  • Maintain incident records in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical updates and recommendations following major incidents or asset performance issues.
  • Act as the primary technical support contact for on-site technicians and internal teams.
  • Collaborate with the Asset Management team to provide expert input on technical matters and performance issues.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and best practice guidance.
  • Support training and mentoring of operational personnel on technical systems and processes.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for communications infrastructure, SCADA systems, telemetry, and remote monitoring platforms across the operational portfolio.
  • Manage and support maintenance of communications networks, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, cellular communications, and remote access infrastructure supporting operational assets.
  • Ensure the reliability, availability, and resilience of SCADA and communications systems to maximise asset uptime.
  • Onboard and support the integration, commissioning, and optimisation of new operational assets and associated communications infrastructure.
  • Manage relationships with communications and SCADA vendors and support third-party system integrations.
  • Working with the Low Carbon IT team, lead implementation and continuous improvement of operational cyber security across all operational assets.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce cyber security policies, standards, and procedures for SCADA, communications networks, and operational technology environments.
  • Monitor cyber security risks and vulnerabilities, coordinate patch management, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Manage secure remote access to operational systems using industry best practices.
  • Support cyber security incident response, investigations, and recovery activities.
  • Ensure operational systems remain compliant with relevant cyber security standards, legislation, and industry guidance, including IEC 62443 and NIS Regulations/NIS2 where applicable, and company cyber security policies.
  • Work closely with internal IT teams and external service providers to ensure a secure and resilient operational technology environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Full UK driving licence.

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Low Carbon

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Low Carbon deploys capital into large-scale renewable energy projects and manages the full investment lifecycle from concept and development through construction and operation for institutional investors, governments, and large private clients in the UK and Europe. It identifies opportunities in solar PV, wind, energy storage, energy efficiency, and waste-to-energy, secures funding, and steers projects through their lifecycle using a network of leading renewable energy affiliates. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end lifecycle management and leveraging its affiliate network to access and execute projects across the region, aligning strong financial returns with environmental impact. Its goal is to direct capital into proven renewable energy assets to help reduce climate change while delivering environmentally responsible and financially sustainable returns for its investors.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$3.2B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Beacon Fen won DCO on 24 August 2026, unlocking 400 MW solar and 600 MW storage.
  • Low Carbon raised over £500 million on 26 January 2026 across ten banks.
  • Entrix signed a July 2026 optimization deal for Low Carbon's Polish Przeworsk BESS.

What critics are saying

  • Forsinain faces RSPB and Highland objections near Flow Country, delaying 2027 construction.
  • Permitting-heavy development exposes Low Carbon to multi-year appeals, redesigns, and stranded pipeline risk.
  • Beacon Fen's 1 GW-scale buildout depends on grid and EPC execution through 2027.

What makes Low Carbon unique

  • Low Carbon develops, finances, and operates projects across solar, wind, storage, and EfW.
  • CVC DIF became majority owner in 2025, backing a specialized UK-EU buildout platform.
  • Beacon Fen and Forsinain show it can navigate NSIP and Scottish consent regimes.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
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6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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KeyFacts Energy
Oct 20th, 2026
Low Carbon launches Dengie Peninsula Energy Park in Essex.

Low Carbon launches Dengie Peninsula Energy Park in Essex. 20/10/2026 Leading UK renewable energy company, Low Carbon, has confirmed that it has begun developing proposals for Dengie Peninsula Energy Park, a new solar and energy storage project located on land near the villages of Bradwell-on-Sea, Dengie and Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex. With a potential capacity of 1 GW, Dengie Peninsula Energy Park could generate enough clean electricity each year to power the equivalent of more than 250,000 UK homes while avoiding up to 265,000 tonnes of CO[2] emissions annually. Alongside the infrastructureneeded to export electricity to the grid, the proposed development will include environmental mitigation and areas for biodiversity enhancement that will be designed in response to constraints and opportunities identified through ongoing assessments. The project will be developed through an environment-led design approach that responds to its surrounding environment and to local communities. Environmental surveys, technical assessments and feedback from local communities and other stakeholders will inform the design of the project and the Environmental Impact Assessment. Over the coming months, Low Carbon will be engaging with the local community, landowners, local authorities and statutory consultees to gather feedback on the emerging proposals. A wider public consultation is then planned for early 2027 that will allow a further opportunity for local stakeholders to review to provide feedback. Ed Perrin, Project Development Director at Low Carbon, said: "Dengie Peninsula Energy Park has the potential to play an important role in delivering the clean, secure and affordable power the UK needs, combining large-scale renewable electricity generation with energy storage to support a more resilient and flexible power system. "We are still at an early stage in developing the project and are committed to engaging openly with local communities, businesses and stakeholders throughout the process. Listening to local views and gathering feedback will be essential in helping us to understand community priorities and refine our proposals as they evolve." As the proposed development would have a generating capacity exceeding 100 MW, it is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). An application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, with the consent determined by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Miatta Fahnbulleh. KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: Low Carbon

TaiyangNews
Sep 26th, 2026
Europe solar PV news snippets: Low Carbon plans 500 MW solar & storage Park in the UK & more.

Europe solar PV news snippets: Low Carbon plans 500 MW solar & storage Park in the UK & more. IEA PVPS study offers roadmap for renewable mini-grids; Q ENERGY commissions 11 MW Chênet Solar Farm in France; Fortis Energy & Schletter Group sign 300 MW solar-storage deal; Energiequelle sells French subsidiary to H2air; VALOREM secures €220 million asset refinancing. Low Carbon plans to develop a 500 MW solar and battery energy project in West Oxfordshire, UK. Published on: Sep 26, 2026, 9:45 pm Low Carbon develops 500 MW Oxfordshire solar project. UK renewable energy company Low Carbon has announced plans to develop the 500 MW West Oxfordshire Energy Park in the UK. The proposed solar PV project will be paired with a battery energy storage system (BESS), it added. The project is in the early stages of development and is planned to be located near Langford and Little Faringdon in West Oxfordshire. The project could generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of about 145,000 UK homes, according to Low Carbon. The company is currently conducting environmental and technical assessments and engaging with local councils and other stakeholders. With a proposed capacity above 100 MW, the project will be classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and will require a Development Consent Order. Since July 24, 2026, Britain has lowered approval process for major infrastructure projects (see Britain Cuts NSIP Planning Process By Up To 12 Months). IEA PVPS study examines 11 island energy systems across the globe to examine the success factors for islands to transition towards higher share of renewable energy systems. IEA PVPS highlights Success Factors for island renewables. The IEA PVPS has published a report examining the factors that enable islands to transition successfully to electricity systems with high shares of renewable energy. Based on 11 real-world island case studies, the report identifies 111 success factors, including 13 that apply across different island contexts. The cases cover settings ranging from small, remote communities to larger, densely populated islands with complex energy systems. They include Kodiak Island in the US, Yakushima in Japan, El Hierro and La Graciosa in Spain, Samsø and Lolland in Denmark, Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands, King Island in Australia, Tokelau in New Zealand, Koh Jik in Thailand and Apolima in Samoa. Nearly half of the identified success factors relate to the preparation phase, including community engagement, resource and grid assessments, political alignment, financing and technical feasibility studies. The report also highlights sustained stakeholder engagement and strong local leadership as common factors across successful projects. Long-term planning and grid strengthening help integrate variable renewable energy, while supportive policies, financing and governance structures enable implementation. IEA PVPS says the findings are intended to help island stakeholders design, implement and sustain resilient renewable energy mini-grids. The report titled Success Factors for Renewable Island Mini-Grids is available for free download on IEA PVPS website. Q ENERGY has inaugurated an 11 MW solar farm on a former quarry in France that combines PV generation with sheep grazing. Former quarry converted into 11 MW Solar Farm. Q ENERGY has inaugurated the 11 MW Chênet Solar Farm in the French municipalities of Sapignicourt and Hauteville in the Marne department. The project was built on a former sand and gravel quarry that operated from 1992 to 2009. The solar farm comprises nearly 18,000 solar PV panels across 7.8 hectares. Q ENERGY said that the site also supports sheep grazing beneath the solar panels, combining renewable energy generation with livestock farming. Fortis Energy has partnered with Schletter Group on more than 300 MW of utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects in Europe. Fortis Energy, Schletter partner on 300 MW projects. Europe-focused Fortis Energy has signed an agreement with German solar mounting systems manufacturer Schletter Group covering more than 300 MW of utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects in Europe. Fortis Energy plans to commission the projects in 2027. Fortis Energy says these projects represent a significant part of its near-term European pipeline. Fortis Energy develops and invests in solar, wind and battery storage projects under its Green Baseload strategy. The agreement is one of several supply and services partnerships being finalized for the company's 2027 construction cycle. It said the cooperation with Schletter is expected to extend to more of Fortis projects. H2air has acquired Energiequelle's French subsidiary and its approximately 500 MW wind and solar portfolio. H2air acquires Energiequelle's French subsidiary. German renewable energy developer Energiequelle GmbH has sold its French subsidiary, Energiequelle SAS, to French renewable energy developer and operator H2air. The transaction includes all employees of the French unit and a wind and solar project portfolio totaling about 500 MW. The portfolio includes 60 MW of operational projects, along with projects at an advanced pre-construction stage. Energiequelle said the sale is part of its strategic realignment to focus resources on defined core markets. The acquisition enables H2air to expand its presence in France. VALOREM finalizes €220 million refinancing. French renewable energy company VALOREM Group has finalized a €220 million refinancing transaction covering 192 MW of renewable energy assets in France. This covers a portfolio of 15 renewable energy projects known as ATLAS, comprising eight wind and six operational solar PV stations, along with an energy storage project. VALOREM said the transaction is part of the group's financing strategy and includes projects across its French portfolio. Alongside the refinancing, VALOREM has announced the launch of around €250 million corporate debt.

The John O'Groat Journal
Aug 31st, 2026
'We do have significant concerns': RSPB considers newly submitted plans for Forsinain Forest wind farm next to nature reserve.

'John O' Groat Journal do have significant concerns': RSPB considers newly submitted plans for Forsinain Forest wind farm next to nature reserve. Published: 15:54, 31 August 2026 "Significant concerns" have been raised over a proposed new wind farm that would border the internationally recognised Flow Country World Heritage Site. Renewable energy firm Low Carbon has submitted an application to the Scottish Government for permission to build 12 turbines and a substation on land between Melvich and Forsinard. The Forsinain Forest Wind Farm is an 86 megawatt scheme proposed for land three kilometres north of Forsinard and 16 kilometres south of Melvich. The company behind the plans says that the site "sits predominantly within non-native commercial forestry and fully outwith the Flow Country Unesco World Heritage Site". It has also promised to incorporate "forest-to-bog restoration" which would help to restore peatland habitats and support long-term carbon sequestration alongside renewable energy generation. But the RSPB, which manages its Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve on neighbouring land, is concerned about the impact of the wind farm on wildlife and nature. The Flow Country was given Unesco World Heritage Site status for its globally important peatlands in July 2024 and Highland Council this year agreed to enhance protections of the full extent of the site to protect its Outstanding Universal Value - a standard that Unesco uses to assess future compatibility with World Heritage status. A spokesperson for the RSPB said: "RSPB Scotland is supportive of renewable energy, but all development, including wind farms, must be carefully sited to avoid adverse effects on wildlife and protected sites for nature. "John O' Groat Journal has just been consulted on the full application for Forsinain Forest Wind Farm and will be carefully considering the proposed development. "However, we do have significant concerns over a wind farm at this very sensitive location for nature, [close to] the heart of the Flow Country Unesco World Heritage Site, adjacent to nationally and internationally protected sites for nature and RSPB's Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve." Low Carbon's plans include associated infrastructure, including new and upgraded access tracks, a substation, and on-site construction facilities. Its 12-turbine Forsinain Forest wind farm would be expected to generate around 318,000 MWh of electricity per year, which it says would be enough to power more than 98,000 UK homes. The turbines would be up to 219 metres high. The wind farm developer is also proposing a community benefit fund of £5000 per MW, equivalent to approximately £432,000 per year. It also says that an estimated £1 million per year would be paid in business rates to Highland Council. Andy Sloan, project development director at Low Carbon, said: "Forsinain Forest is a key part of its growing pipeline of onshore wind in Scotland, which if approved, will support Scottish climate targets, help accelerate the UK's transition to clean energy and bolster energy security by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. "By combining clean energy generation with nature restoration and long-term community benefit, Forsinain Forest can help to deliver lasting economic value for the communities that host it." The Flow Country Partnership, which works to protect, restore and enrich the peatland habitat, has also been approached for comment.

Yahoo
Aug 28th, 2026
Wind farm planned close to Flow Country World Heritage Site.

Wind farm planned close to Flow Country World Heritage Site. Fri, August 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM PDT Plans for up to 12 wind turbines near the Flow Country World Heritage Site in the Highlands have been submitted to the Scottish government. Low Carbon said its Forsinain Forest Wind Farm, proposed for land 2 miles (3km) north of Forsinard, would be "fully outwith" the Unesco-designated site. It said the project include proposals to restore 383 acres of non-native forest to peatbog. The world heritage site covers almost 469,500 acres of one of the most intact and extensive blanket bog systems in the world. Unesco status was achieved for the Flow Country, which includes parts of Caithness and Sutherland, in July 2024 after an almost 40-year campaign. Low Carbon had planned up to 19 turbines but reduced the number during a series of "design refinements". The company said the project could generate enough electricity to power more than 98,000 homes each year. It added that a community benefit fund associated with the wind farm could be worth about £432,000 per year, and the project could provide an estimated £1m annually in business rates for Highland Council. Andy Sloan, project development director at Low Carbon, said: "Forsinain Forest is a key part of our growing pipeline of onshore wind in Scotland, which if approved, will support Scottish climate targets, help accelerate the UK's transition to clean energy and bolster energy security by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. "By combining clean energy generation with nature restoration and long-term community benefit, Forsinain Forest can help to deliver lasting economic value for the communities that host it." 'Significant concerns' The Flow Country's rare blanket bog ecosystem supports a range of notable species including a host of sphagnum mosses and other wetland plants. There are all sorts of insects and a host of rare birds including greenshank, golden plover, dunlin and hen harrier. The Flow Country Partnership has been contacted for comment. RSPB Scotland, which manages a reserve at Forsinard, said it was supportive of "carefully sited" renewable energy schemes. A spokesperson said: "We have just been consulted on the full application for Forsinain Forest Wind Farm and will be carefully considering the proposed development. "However, we do have significant concerns over a wind farm at this very sensitive location for nature, in the heart of The Flow Country Unesco World Heritage Site, adjacent to nationally and internationally protected sites for nature and RSPB's Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve."

reNEWS.biz
Aug 28th, 2026
Low Carbon files to build 86MW Scots wind farm.

Low Carbon files to build 86MW Scots wind farm. Forsinain Forest could feature up to 12 turbines in Highland By reNEWS Editorial 10:18 on August 28, 2026 2 Mins Read Low Carbon has submitted a Section 36 planning application to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit for the proposed 86MW Forsinain Forest wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. The renewable energy company said the project is located 3km north of Forsinard and 16km south of Melvich, predominantly within non-native commercial forestry and fully outside the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site. Low Carbon added that, if approved, the wind farm will comprise up to 12 turbines and associated infrastructure, including new and upgraded access tracks, a substation and on-site construction facilities. The project is expected to generate around 318,000MWh of clean electricity annually once built, enough to power more than 98,000 UK homes each year, while avoiding over 135,000 tonnes of CO[2] emissions. Plans also incorporate extensive forest-to-bog restoration within the project footprint to restore peatland habitats and support long-term carbon sequestration alongside renewable energy generation. If approved and once operational, the project proposes a community benefit fund of £5,000 per MW, equivalent to approximately £432,000 per year, as well as an estimated £1 million annually in business rates to Highland Council. "Forsinain Forest is a key part of our growing pipeline of onshore wind in Scotland, which if approved, will support Scottish climate targets, help accelerate the UK's transition to clean energy and bolster energy security by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels," said Low Carbon Project Development Director Andy Sloan. "By combining clean energy generation with nature restoration and long-term community benefit, Forsinain Forest can help to deliver lasting economic value for the communities that host it."