Senior Civil Engineer – Renewables

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Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

You should be passionate about engineering excellence and want to work on cutting‑edge energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond.

What can we offer?

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key technical role across a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including:

  • Onshore and offshore wind
  • Hydroelectric (run‑off river and pumped storage)
  • Grid infrastructure
  • Hydrogen production and storage
  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

You will be involved from feasibility through to detailed design and construction supervision, working with both major energy utility providers and private developers.

What You’ll Do:

  • Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day‑to‑day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets.
  • Coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams.
  • Lead and manage the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
  • Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
  • Produce high‑quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation).
  • Mentor and guide junior staff.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant institution.
  • High degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
  • Experience working in consultancy in one or more of the following subject areas: Renewables, Battery, Onshore Wind, Solar.
  • Strong report writing and organisational skills.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

You should be passionate about engineering excellence and want to work on cutting‑edge energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond.

What can we offer?

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key technical role across a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including:

  • Onshore and offshore wind
  • Hydroelectric (run‑off river and pumped storage)
  • Grid infrastructure
  • Hydrogen production and storage
  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

You will be involved from feasibility through to detailed design and construction supervision, working with both major energy utility providers and private developers.

What You’ll Do:

  • Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day‑to‑day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets.
  • Coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams.
  • Lead and manage the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
  • Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
  • Produce high‑quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation).
  • Mentor and guide junior staff.

And let’s not forget about the perks at AECOM. You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant institution.
  • High degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
  • Experience working in consultancy in one or more of the following subject areas: Renewables, Battery, Onshore Wind, Solar.
  • Strong report writing and organisational skills.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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Posted: May 7th, 2026