The roles span a range of specialisms, from community energy and investment to compliance and health and safety, reflecting the breadth of the organisations' growing operations across the country.
Great British Energy is the UK’s new publicly owned energy company. Based in Aberdeen, it's set up to drive the clean energy transition and delivers its benefits to the British public.
Grant Appraisal and Monitoring Officers x7
Location: Aberdeen
Closing Date: 7th August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking Grant Appraisal and Monitoring Officers to support the delivery of grant funding programmes that help accelerate the UK's clean energy transition. The roles will involve assessing funding applications, monitoring project progress and working with applicants and stakeholders to ensure grants are administered effectively, deliver value for money and contribute to wider clean energy objectives.
Financial Controller
Location: Aberdeen
Closing Date: 11th August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Financial Controller to join its Central Finance team in Aberdeen. This role will lead the organisation's financial reporting, controls and governance framework, ensuring compliance with HM Treasury and public sector accounting requirements. The successful candidate will oversee the Annual Report and Accounts process, manage external audit activity, develop accounting policies and support the continued growth of GBE by providing robust financial oversight and assurance.
Project Development Manager
Location: Aberdeen
Closing Date: 12th August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Project Development Manager to join its Onshore Energy team in Aberdeen. The role will lead the development of renewable energy projects, including onshore wind, solar PV and
battery energy storage systems (BESS), taking projects from early-stage origination through planning consent and into construction readiness. The successful candidate will manage project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder engagement activities, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to help deliver renewable energy projects safely, efficiently and in line with GBE's strategic objectives
Head of Onshore Development
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh
Closing Date: 19th August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Head of Onshore Development to lead the development and delivery of its onshore renewable energy portfolio. The role will provide strategic leadership across a range of renewable energy projects, overseeing development activities from project origination through planning, consenting and delivery readiness. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive project performance, manage development risk and help shape GBE's onshore growth strategy, supporting the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across the UK.
Transaction Structuring Lead
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Transaction Structuring Lead to lead the development and execution of complex investment and funding structures across its renewable energy portfolio. The role will provide commercial and financial expertise on transactions, helping to shape investment strategies, manage risk, and ensure value for money. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in structuring deals that support the delivery of Great British Energy's strategic objectives and long-term growth ambitions.
Transaction Modelling Officer
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Transaction Modelling Officer to support the development and appraisal of investment opportunities across its growing renewable energy portfolio.
The role will contribute financial modelling, investment analysis and commercial evaluation activities, helping to inform funding decisions and ensure projects deliver long-term value. Working closely with investment, finance and project teams, the postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Great British Energy's strategic objectives.
Grid Manager
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh
Closing Date: 19th August 2026
Great British Energy is seeking a Grid Manager to support the development and delivery of its onshore renewable energy portfolio. The role will lead the development and execution of grid connection strategies across projects, managing activities from initial site assessment through to energisation readiness. Working closely with NESO, DNOs, Transmission Owners and other key stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide expert guidance on grid opportunities, risks, costs and programme implications, helping to secure viable and deliverable grid connections for onshore renewable energy projects.