Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description

Opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to join AFRY’s Energy Division within the expanding Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK.

You will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including: technical and economic feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, Lenders’ Engineer services, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner’s engineer services, engineering-procurement-construction-management (EPCM) services, operation and maintenance support and optimisation and expert witness services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering aspects of energy projects—from concept to detailed design—delivering drawings, specifications, estimates, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance, review designs, and help resolve project challenges with practical, hands‑on expertise.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and documentation, and support site activities through inspections and construction monitoring.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial factors.
• Represent the company professionally, support business development, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Detailed working knowledge of codes and standards used within the UK energy sector (Eurocodes and British Standards).

Experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage but not essential:

• Detailed civil/structural design experience, including foundation design.
• Condition and structural assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.
• Energy project experience.
• Experience in the scoping of and management of site surveys and investigations.
• Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Experience of working with CAD software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment.

Benefits

• Exciting and challenging projects.
• Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management).
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of personal responsibility.
• Helping to shape a sustainable future.

Additional Information

• Available office locations: London, Oxford, and Horsham. Flexible on the office location; please indicate your preference in your covering letter.
• We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible working patterns, and a hybrid working environment.
• Benefits: 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay offering 16 weeks full pay for both parents.
• Generous family support options such as backup childcare support and return-to-work coaching.

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