Post Date: 09 April 2026 Apply Before: 30 April 2026
Trainee Engineering Technician at Green Cat Renewables
Job Description
Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Trainee Engineering Technician
Location: Edinburgh
(Stobo House, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin)
The Company:
Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 60 Engineers and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of Clients from three offices in Edinburgh, Livingston and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its four sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen and Green Cat Contracting based in the UK, Green Cat Renewables Europe based in the Netherlands, and Green Cat Renewables Canada.
Through the Engineering Department, the company provides Engineering Consultancy and Project Management services to Clients. This includes planning condition discharge; civil and electrical design; hydrology and energy yield analysis; procurement; project finance technical assistance; contract preparation, negotiation and management; site supervision; civil, mechanical and electrical inspections; and other requirements relating to the design and construction of wind, hydrogen, solar, storage and hybrid projects.
Green Cat Renewables require a Trainee CAD Technician to join the Civil Engineering team in Edinburgh to work closely with the team providing technical drawings of civil and structural designs to be used in the planning and construction of wind farms, solar farms, hydrogen plants, and BESS sites as well as other civil and/or structural works, both in the UK and overseas.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As part of the Engineering design team, you will be working on the civil and structural design of exciting renewables developments across all renewable technologies from project inception all the way to completion. Under supervision, your roles and responsibilities might include:
● Providing technical drawings and models for renewable energy projects.
● Providing support to the Technical and Environmental Services team through preparation of drawings required for planning submission and other elements as required.
● Working with Revit and Civil 3D software.
● Continuing Professional Development with regards to the CAD software, BIM (Building Information Modelling), design and relevant standards – work towards EngTech status with ICE.
● Quality management of drawing issue and communication with the rest of the department.
The Candidate:
As a Trainee CAD Technician, you can bring the following:
● An interest in construction / engineering.
● Willingness to work and learn.
● Willingness to travel within UK when required (infrequent).
● Valid Driving License for use within UK – can be working towards.
Benefits:
● Competitive salary
● Private Medical Healthcare
● 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays
● Cycle to work scheme
● Professional development opportunities and support.
● Professional fees paid for by the company.
● Company social events and team building days.
● On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff.
● Flexible working opportunities
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk
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