About us
Our dynamic consulting team combines technical, commercial and economic knowledge of the wind industry with business strategy skills.
Our team have over 200 years of combined industry experience. Our specialised knowledge and skills have been honed through hands-on experience. Our independence and depth of expertise set us apart.
Founding
philosophy
Bruce Valpy, Managing Director, founded BVG Associates in 2006 with the vision of assembling a team which combines expertise in the technology, economic and commercial realities of wind energy with excellence in strategy consulting. Our focus has always been to help clients in practical ways to succeed in the wind industry and to influence global change.
BVGA has grown into a leading independent renewable energy and strategic consultancy with global influence. Person-for-person no other organisation has had a greater impact in progressing the global wind energy industry. Clients come to BVGA when they need to do new things, think in new ways and solve tough problems. Our team are always learning and finding new ways to enable change.
Our team has a wide mix of experience, expertise and passions but we all care about making a difference, together. All our team are fully involved in client projects, each playing to their strengths and supporting each other’s delivery, learning and growth.
BVGA’s success has come from building an effective team where everyone can see how they drive real and interesting change. We continue to grow by attracting talented people and developing their knowledge and skills. Our growth is to enable us to further increase our influence and reputation and our ability to partner with local expertise in a wide range of emerging markets.
BVG Associates
at a glance
2006
BVG Associates was formed in 2006.
Experience
Members of our team have been involved in the wind energy industry for over 30 years.
Projects
Most of our private sector work is in advising clients investing in the wind energy supply chain, technology, and wind energy projects.
Funds
We work with governments, development banks and climate funds to accelerate the growth of wind energy across the globe.
Support
Our clients have direct access to our senior team.
Agile
Our size makes us agile and adaptable.
Focus
Our focus on wind energy allows us to lead industry thinking
Our team
Bruce Valpy
Founder and Managing Director
Neil Douglas
Director
Alun Roberts
Director of Economics
Graham Gow
Associate Director
Charlie Boal
Managing Consultant
Matt Knight
Managing Consultant
Patrick Whelan
Managing Consultant
Victor Baudrenghien
Senior Consultant
Patrick Browne
Senior Consultant
Charlotte Dick
Senior Consultant
Stuart Whittingham
Senior Consultant
Eleanor Young
Senior Consultant
Belinda Malone
Consultant
Stephen Mills
Head of Marketing and Communications
Tina Hartley
Business Support Manager
Join our team
We’re currently recruiting for two roles: a Consultant and a Consultant (Data Analyst).
Information pack for Consultant: BVGA Consultant Candidate information pack June 2026 r1
Application form for Consultant: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/consultant-graduate-entry-level-46935
Information pack for Consultant (Data Analyst): BVGA Data Analyst Candidate information pack June 2026 r1
Application form for Consultant (Data Analyst): https://hr.breathehr.com/v/consultant-data-analyst-graduate-46886
Applications close at 09:00 UK time on 29 June.
Both roles offer hybrid working, with a minimum of two office-based days each week. in either our rural Wiltshire office near Cricklade, or our Glasgow city office. We offer flexible working arrangements including every Friday afternoon off.
You’ll get a salary of GBP 30 000 to GBP 35 000 depending on experience and expertise, with regular salary reviews. You also get the equivalent of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The information pack has the full list of benefits of working for us.
Consultant
The role
The Consultant will contribute directly to client projects by:
- Supporting projects for governments, developers and suppliers across Europe, Asia and emerging markets
- Working with senior industry stakeholders to shape strategy, policy and investment decisions
- Contributing to market-leading reports, models and tools
- Delivering analysis and insight
- Building insight through engagement with industry
- Developing a deep understanding of offshore wind technology, markets and supply chains
- Supporting business development and contributing to proposals
- Building and maintaining a network of industry contacts
We will work with you to focus on the areas where your skills and interests best fit together with business needs. You will become a trusted advisor in the offshore wind industry, building the analytical, commercial and client skills needed to lead workstreams and shape big decisions.
About you
We are looking for people with most of the following:
- Strong academic background (STEM, economics, or energy-related discipline)
- Enjoy working across a wide range of topics, with the ability to quickly get up to speed in new areas
- Confidence in your ability and talent as a high performer
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- An aptitude for order, accuracy, efficiency, and quality
- Curiosity and a hunger to learn
- A passion for the industries we serve
Some relevant professional experience working in industry is an advantage but not essential. We like to recruit based on talent and aptitude, rather than experience and knowledge.
You will develop into a trusted advisor in the offshore wind industry, building the analytical, commercial and client skills needed to lead workstreams and shape big decisions.
Our information pack contains more information can be downloaded here:BVGA Consultant Candidate information pack May 2026 r1
Apply on this link: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/consultant-graduate-entry-level-46935
Consultant (Data Analyst)
The role
The Consultant (Data Analyst) will develop and maintain the analytical tools and data platforms that underpin our client work. These include data management platforms, data analysis tools, cost modelling tools, AI adoption, and internal IT systems.
The Consultant (Data Analyst) will contribute directly to client projects by:
- Supporting projects for governments, developers and suppliers across Europe, Asia and emerging markets
- Working with senior industry stakeholders to shape strategy, policy and investment decisions
- Contributing to market-leading reports, models and tools
- Delivering analysis and insight
- Building insight through engagement with industry
- Developing a deep understanding of offshore wind technology, markets and supply chains
- Supporting business development and contributing to proposals
- Building and maintaining a network of industry contacts
We will work with you to focus on the areas where your skills and interests best fit together with business needs. You will become a trusted advisor in the offshore wind industry, building the analytical, commercial and client skills needed to lead workstreams and shape big decisions.
About you
We are looking for people with most of the following:
- Strong academic background (STEM, economics, or energy-related discipline)
- Power BI or other business intelligence platforms
- SQL Server or other databases
- Coding using VBA and Python
- Development of web-based user interfaces
- Development of web services and data integration processes
- GIS (preferably ArcGIS)
- AI-based solutions
- Enjoy working across a wide range of topics, with the ability to quickly get up to speed in new areas
- Confidence in your ability and talent as a high performer
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- An aptitude for order, accuracy, efficiency, and quality
- Curiosity and a hunger to learn
- A passion for the industries we serve
Some relevant professional experience working in industry is an advantage but not essential. We like to recruit based on talent and aptitude, rather than experience and knowledge.
We will work with you to focus on the areas where your skills and interests best fit together with business needs. We see this as the best way to help you develop your consulting career in this rapidly growing market.
You will develop into a trusted advisor in the offshore wind industry, building the analytical, commercial and client skills needed to lead workstreams and shape big decisions.
Our information pack contains more information can be downloaded here: BVGA Data Analyst Candidate information pack May 2026 r1
Apply on this link: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/consultant-data-analyst-graduate-46886
Working for BVG Associates
Our hard-won reputation is based on trustworthiness, respect, collaboration and commitment. We listen, ask tough questions and work hard to uncover facts, insight and wisdom. We are known for the difference our team makes. Clients value our independence and ability to help with rigour and honesty.
Our team are regularly visiting clients, speaking at industry events and take part in expert panel discussions around the world. We work with a global network of partners with local complementary expertise.
Our team recognises the importance of client focus and combines technical ability, business acumen and a drive to make an impact.
Our values underpin everything we do:
Realism drives real change – we show how projects when done right can bring gains to countries, businesses, and communities.
Our work is defined by rigour, value and integrity – our reputation is built delivering results that matter.
We grow by lifting each other – we back each other as we take on new challenges and develop our skills.