Solar Farm Civil Engineer

Position: Solar Farm Civil Engineer (Permanent)
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading international solar and energy storage EPC contractor committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure across Europe to recruit a Civil Engineer for a UK home-based position.

This strategically important Civil Engineer role offers a salary between £45,000-£60,000, a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, pension contributions, and flexible home working.

If you're a Civil Engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects within an organisation that champions collaboration, technical excellence, and the energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Civil Engineer role

Reporting to the Senior Civils Engineer, you will:

Deliver civil and structural designs for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects from early design through to construction
Assess site conditions and determine appropriate solutions for foundations, piling, earthworks, drainage, and access infrastructure
Review and interpret technical specifications, employer's requirements, and engineering drawings
Evaluate site surveys and third-party reports, including geotechnical, flood risk, topographical, and hydrological studies
Define scopes of work and technical requirements for civil subcontractors and external consultants
Ensure all civil works comply with relevant standards, CDM regulations, and internal QHSE policies
Coordinate civil design inputs with internal engineering disciplines and project teams
Provide technical support during the construction phase, resolving design and site-related issues
Act as the primary technical point of contact for civil engineering matters with external partners and consultants
Review and approve civil and structural designs and engineering reports produced by third parties

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's desirable)
Experience in renewables, utilities, infrastructure, or a similar engineering environment
Good knowledge of UK and international engineering standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Tekla Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer advantageous
Experience in civil and foundation design, including piling and earthworks
Ability to interpret geotechnical, topographical, hydrological, and flood risk reports
Knowledge of drainage design and surface water management (SuDS desirable)
Familiarity with solar PV and battery energy storage projects (desirable)
Understanding of CDM regulations (desirable)
Personal skills

The Civil Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Passionate about decarbonisation and renewable energy infrastructure
Comfortable working across multiple projects, locations, and stakeholders
Analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities
Able to operate effectively in environments with evolving design requirements
A clear communicator, confident engaging with internal teams, contractors, and clients
Well-organised with a structured approach to engineering delivery
Collaborative, proactive, and professionally minded

Salary and benefits of the Civil Engineer role

Basic salary between £45,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 12.5%
Employer-matched pension contributions up to 6%
Comprehensive private medical insurance (family cover available at additional cost)
Life assurance at 4x annual salary
33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
Flexible, home-based working within the UK INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful