Civil Engineer (m/f/d)

We're on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Civils Engineer to help us power up our solar projects across the UK and beyond. If you’re passionate about sustainable infrastructure, love diving into design details, and enjoy turning complex site conditions into smart, buildable solutions — we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and play a key role in shaping the civil and structural backbone of our renewable energy installations.

• Production of Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements
• Evaluation of civil works requirements for solar installations (concrete foundations, piling programs, internal road design…)
• Review of existing studies and surveys and define scope as per projects’ needs and specifications (flood risk assessment, load bearing survey, archaeological protection measures, geotechnical, topography, hydrology, hydraulics…)
• Reading design specifications, employer’s requirements and technical drawings 
• Define detailed scope of works and specifications of Subcontractors for civil topics.
• Provide/coordinate preliminary civil designs (cut and fill analysis, Gravel roads, drainage, etc.) based on the project type, location and needs.
• Review and acceptance of engineering designs from external parties.
• Review and acceptance of the submitted engineering reports, ensuring their conformity with the agreed scope, and communicate the engineering design parameters to the internal departments (structural, AC/DC, etc).
• Providing engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges
• Support the construction department in the implementation, during the project realization phase
• Create and maintain a pool of qualified outsourcing services able to provide engineering services (designs, testing, assessments, etc.)
• Work as the main contact point in communication and coordination of technical matters between Belectric and the civil outsourcing services.
• Provide technical support and expertise in civil topics with the client engineering team and technical consultants.
• Close exchange with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management and the subsidiaries
• Support the company’s goals and represent the company positively and professionally
• Adhere to all Company policies/procedures and business ethics codes including the anti-bribery policy and QHSE policy.

• Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
• HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
• Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international and UK standards
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience in Solar PV design requirements (desirable)
• Familiarity with the interactions between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
• Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)
• Experience with CDM regulations (desirable)
• Ideally experienced in working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones including some travel
• Innovative spirit
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and problem solving
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different levels in and out of the organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Structured and well-organized method of work
• MSc in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in drainage design (desirable), including surface water management and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for utility-scale solar farms and associated infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Tekla Tedds, and Tekla Structural Designer for the detailed design of foundations and other civil/structural elements.
• Ability to read and interpret site-specific surveys, including geotechnical reports, topographical surveys, hydrological surveys, Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), and geophysical surveys, to assess ground conditions and identify potential risks.
• Familiarity with pile load testing and foundation design for mounting systems (MMS) and other electrical equipment such as substations, transformers, and BESS units.
• Ability to produce detailed foundation designs from concept to construction-ready stage.

We are a multicultural international company with a lot of team spirit. With over 600 employees in 6 different countries, we work to ensure a climate-friendly energy production for future generations. We build ground-mounted solar power plants throughout Europe and, as one of the world's largest O&M service providers, ensure our costumers’ plant operation for decades to come.
 
Our aim is to protect the climate and ensure a cost-effective and secure energy supply. We foster acceptance of solar energy and thus contribute to the success of the energy transition. For future generations, we strive to make the world a little bit better.

• Basic salary £45k to £60k – dependent on experience
• Discretionary bonus of upto 12.5% - KPI related
• Private company pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 6%
• Full private health cover for you – family members can be included for additional fee’s
• Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary – following a successful 3-month probation period
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Sarah Morris
HR Assistant
Tel. +44 773076-1606
sarah.morris@belectric.com

Suzanna Mendes
HR Assistant
Tel. +44 793940-1615
suzanna.mendes@belectric.com