Our Bright Future Graduate Programme

At Elgin, we’re playing a part in accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy. As a fully integrated solar and storage platform, we’ve delivered over 1GW of ready-to-build projects and established ourselves as a trusted leader in renewable energy across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia. With a growing team of more than 130 professionals, we’re proud to be shaping the future of large-scale renewable energy.

Our Bright Future Graduate Programme has been growing year on year, giving graduates an incredible opportunity to kick-start their careers in renewable energy. Over 18 months, you’ll work in departments like Project Development, Construction, Engineering, Asset Management and many more, where you’ll play a hands-on role as part of our expert team. Our Graduate Programme is designed to build confidence, gain practical experience, and make a real impact from day one. This programme also includes an integrated formal education course to help our successful graduates maximise their professional development!

Sadhbh Corcoran,
Project Development Graduate
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Where You’ll Make an Impact

Our Bright Futures Graduate Programme offers roles across multiple departments, giving you the chance to explore different career paths. Select a department below to learn about the opportunities available.

Project Development

Our comprehensive development process ensures excellence across feasibility, grid, land, planning, bringing projects to the ‘Ready to Build’ (RTB) phase. Elgin employs best-in-class practices, achieving a 98% success rate in obtaining planning permits.

Technical and Planning

Our dedicated Technical and Planning team ensures each project achieves the ready-to-build phase, ensuring high-quality consistency across markets. This team supports and advises the Development, Construction, and Asset Management teams in relation to planning requirements across the full development cycle.

Engineering & Construction

Our Engineering & Construction team oversees solar plus storage assets' construction, engineering and procurement aspects. We ensure only high-quality contractors and equipment are sourced, providing a seamless, end-to-end solution for project success

Elgin Grid Connections

Elgin Grid Connections (EGC) is an accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) consisting of expert power systems, grid connection and electrical design engineers providing streamlined grid connection services from project origination through to energisation.

Trading and Optimisation Services

Our Trading and Optimisation Services team provides electricity trading and market access services to power suppliers and generators in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK. With an active role in trading power and related commodities, ETOS manages a diverse range of assets, including solar, co-located and stand-alone battery storage,

Operations

Our Operations team manages all internal operations within Elgin. This involves coordinating day-to-day activities, optimizing processes, and supporting project management to enhance overall efficiency and productivity.

Finance

Elgin Finance team plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth by managing financial planning, investment strategies, and funding for renewable energy projects. The team oversees project financing, budgeting, and financial risk management, ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale solar and storage projects.

People and Culture

Our People and Culture Team believe in fostering an environment where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and talents are nurtured. They lead initiatives in talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional development, and company culture, ensuring that every team member thrives both personally and professionally.

The Hiring Process

Joining our Bright Future Graduate Programme, which is based in either Dublin and London, starts with a simple step: showing us your potential. To apply, you’ll need a degree relevant to any of the sectors listed above and a passion for making a difference in renewable energy.

Our interview process is designed to give both you and us the chance to see if we’re the right fit. You’ll go through two rounds, where we’ll ask a mix of technical and competency-based questions. Throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to meet key members of the Elgin team, giving you insights into the role and what it’s like to work here.

We value curiosity, so don’t hold back - ask us anything! Questions about the role, our ambitious projects, or Elgin’s unique culture are all welcome. We’re here to help you feel confident that this is the right step for your career.

Our graduate opportunities will go live in December, and applications will close on the 15th of February 2025.

Ready to Start Your Bright Future?

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Team Testimonials

A day in Elgin is never boring! Elgin employs a multitude of different people with various specialities and cultures, creating a great environment for growth and excellence. We operate across different countries, so there are many different routes to project development and lots to learn.

At Elgin Energy, excellence, agility, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. The graduate programme is designed to ensure your success as they strive to help you achieve your full potential.

As a graduate in project development, I work with the team to develop and manage projects. Each day is unique, presenting different challenges and opportunities for growth. This can include site orientation, where I research and analyse data from across the UK and Ireland, creating my own project portfolio. I engage with various stakeholders on a regular basis to discuss and manage project progress.

I work closely with more experienced team members, enabling me to learn from their expertise and gain valuable insights into project development. Working at Elgin as a graduate is a great experience, where I can collaborate with a talented team and make a positive impact on the renewable energy industry.

Sadhbh Corcoran

Project Development Graduate

I wanted to work in a knowledge-rich environment with great people. Elgin is a growing company with rich experience. Joining a growing company at a vital stage where I get to be part of the growth was a yes for me.

Also, the perks of the job are top notch, and the people are amazing. I am with the Asset Management team (EAM), working on engineering design, simulation, and asset management of utility-scale solar PV + battery sites. The best part of being in Elgin is that I get to learn about different facets of the solar industry, starting from site origination, through construction to asset management and energy trading.

Elgin has such a diverse group of people who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and experiences, both career and social. My daily work ranges from feasibility designs to pre-construction designs and technical asset management of our built sites. Constantly learning and researching on new technologies in the solar and battery industry

Daniel Olugbemi

Asset Management Graduate

One of the first things you notice when you walk into the office is that it is an open-plan office. This makes it so much easier to learn, as everyone in the office is easily approachable.

Everyone in the office is so friendly and always willing to help with any issues you may have. The openness of the office also allows you to get involved with other aspects of the company. Just by being there, you often get asked to help other people with different parts of their projects, allowing the chance to gain experience across the different stages of the business.

Brian Dufficy

Project Development Graduate

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