Civil Engineer - Development

The Technical Engineer – Development will support the development and construction of onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage projects in the UK and Ireland, helping to grow the development pipeline and the portfolio of assets under construction and operation. The role will include the following functions:

• Screening development sites and providing inputs to financial modelling

• Early-stage site design

• Procuring site studies

• Liaising with the grid operator and monitoring grid connection costs and requirements

• Preliminary design and optimisation, including civil design of PV, wind and BESS projects

• Managing engineering input for projects across multiple disciplines (Project Engineer role)

• Development of employer’s requirements for EPC contracts and providing technical input into EPC terms

• Reviewing tenders during the procurement phase

• Performing or subcontracting Basic and Detailed Design studies, including:

  • PV mounting structures and piling solutions based on site conditions

  • Wind farm roads and turbine foundations

  • Substation buildings and associated civil works

• Supporting construction through critical document review and owner’s engineer activities

• Supporting integration of civil works with other elements of renewable energy projects

• Performing technical qualification of mounting systems and auditing manufacturer facilities

• Supporting testing, commissioning and handover of projects into operation

You will be supported by an international engineering network with extensive experience delivering large-scale renewable energy projects each year.
The position is based in London with occasional travel to project sites in the UK and Ireland.

Impact – Key Accountabilities

• Provide inputs to financial models including revenues, CAPEX and OPEX

• Early-stage design of solar PV, wind and BESS projects

• Preliminary civil design including mounting structures, site tracks, hard standings and wind turbine foundations

• Obtaining required site studies

• Implementing safety-in-design principles

• Consistently meeting Health & Safety, Environmental, Production and Financial targets

• Applying lessons learned from projects globally

• Managing relationships with key external parties (EPC contractors, study providers, grid operators, etc.)

• Facilitating collaboration across project teams

• Applying global QHSE and ethics standards

• Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Technical Manager

Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong technical skills combined with commercial awareness

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Analytical and detail-focused approach

• Proactive, self-motivated and accountable

• Reliable and dependable

• Builds effective working relationships quickly

• Actively develops technical expertise

• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement

• Sound decision-making based on analysis, experience and judgement

• Flexible approach to working practices and hours

• Strong prioritisation skills

Key Interfaces

Internal:

• Technical Manager (Renewables UK)

• Technical Engineer – Development (Electrical)

• Development Manager

• Construction Manager

• Asset Manager

• IT team

• Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory teams

• Engineering network

• Quality team

External:

• EPC contractors

• Grid operators

• Original Equipment Manufacturers

• Owner’s Engineer

Qualifications / Required Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience

• Experience in concept design for solar PV or wind projects

• Commercial awareness of the impact of losses, CAPEX and OPEX on project economics

• Experience in project management or project/lead engineer role

• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams

• Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred Experience

• Basic and detailed design for solar parks

• Interpretation of pull-out tests and pile design for solar projects

• Civil design for wind farms

• Civil design for BESS projects

• Substation building design

• Experience as Lead Civil Engineer on an industrial project

• Knowledge of the solar, wind or BESS technical market

• Experience with CAD design

• Experience in dispute management / resolution

Competencies – Knowledge & Skills

• Strong engineering competence with understanding of renewable generation technologies

• Ability to make sound technical decisions based on analysis and experience

• Strong IT, data analysis, reporting and presentation skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to new working practices

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to meet demanding timelines

• Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and diplomatically

• Innovative approach to solving technical challenges and improving performance and efficiency