Civil Design Engineer

Civil Engineer

Permanent | Hybrid/Remote (UK) | Travel as Required

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to support the delivery of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This is a technically focused, collaborative role working across development, design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure civil works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with UK and international standards.

You will take ownership of civil design coordination, support project delivery from concept to construction, and act as the technical interface between internal stakeholders and external engineering partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate civil and structural designs compliant with relevant standards and CDM requirements
• Assess and define civil works scope including foundations, piling programmes, drainage, internal roads, and cut & fill analysis
• Review surveys and technical studies (geotechnical, hydrological, FRA, topographical) to inform design decisions
• Manage and review external engineering designs and reports, ensuring alignment with agreed specifications
• Provide technical support during construction, resolving engineering challenges and liaising with subcontractors
• Act as the main technical interface between internal departments, clients, and outsourced civil engineering partners

About You

• HNC/HND minimum; BSc/BEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred
• Experience within renewables, energy storage, DNO/ICP, consultancy, or related engineering environments
• Strong understanding of UK and international engineering standards and CDM regulations
• Proficient in AutoCAD (Tekla Tedds/Structural Designer advantageous)
• Knowledge of drainage design, SuDS, and foundation design for mounting systems, substations, transformers, and BESS
• Structured, organised, and confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience in Solar PV and utility-scale project development
• Familiarity with pile load testing and detailed foundation design
• Exposure to multi-jurisdiction projects and working across time zones
• Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems

Why This Role

This position offers the chance to work at the forefront of renewable infrastructure, contributing to decarbonisation through technically complex solar and storage projects. You will have the opportunity to influence design strategy, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, construction-ready solutions.

VIQU Energy

Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. You can also contact Jordan Hyde directly through our website.

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Civil Engineer