Chris Grainger

Chris Grainger is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as Development Manager at Thrive Renewables since July 2022, where responsibilities include managing early-stage investments and optimizing the renewable energy portfolio. Prior experience includes founding Climate Collective for freelance energy consulting and Passive House design, and serving as Technical Manager at South West Energy Hub, where project support was provided for large-scale energy initiatives. Notable roles also encompass Principal Policy Officer for the Greater London Authority, overseeing the implementation of London's Climate Action Plan, and Senior Engineer at BuroHappold Engineering, focusing on spatial energy mapping and low carbon solutions. Chris Grainger's career began in wind farm development and site engineering, complemented by a Master of Engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cardiff University.