Associate Director - Structural Engineering - Renewables

AECOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy to lead project delivery and develop technical engineering capabilities across renewable energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary design, oversee project teams, and ensure delivery within budgets and timelines. A strong background in structural engineering and experience in renewable energy systems are essential for success in this senior role.

Benefits

Wide array of compensation and benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Expected to be chartered or working towards chartership.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy systems is preferred.
• Medium and high voltage grid connection works experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and oversee engineering teams.
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities.

Skills

Structural engineering expertise

Project management

Client liaison

Technical competency in renewable energy

Education

BEng (Hons) degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) certification

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we are a global infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Job Description

Associate Director – Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy

This senior role involves leading project delivery and developing technical engineering capabilities for renewable energy infrastructure across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Projects include feasibility, detailed design, and site construction supervision for a range of technologies such as on‑shore, offshore wind, solar PV, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and battery energy storage systems.

Here’s 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 of renewable energy infrastructure.
• Respond to technical queries raised by project teams.
• Act as Lead Verifier on projects, including technical feasibility studies and design reports in the capacity of lead structural engineering.
• Direct junior members of staff and mentor graduate engineers.

Successful candidate deployment

Candidates will lead engineering teams for the following technologies:

• On‑shore and offshore wind
• Solar PV
• Hydroelectric – run‑of‑river and pumped storage
• Grid connection works – cable route and sub‑station civil
• Hydrogen production and storage
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership
• Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) certification is advantageous

This role has a strong technical focus and requires candidates to have a background in structural engineering and preferably experience in the energy sector, specifically in renewable energy systems, and demonstrate a high degree of technical competency. Candidates with general engineering experience within the energy market would be preferable. Specific areas of desirable experience include:

• Medium and high voltage grid connection works, including cable routing and specific experience with National Grid.
• Hydroelectric design – both run of river and pumped storage.
• Onshore wind – ideally with recent onsite experience, including projects with turbines >180m tip height.
• Solar – large‑scale ground‑mounted projects.

Additional Information

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Equity and Disability Statements

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and 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 [e-mail].

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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AEAOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management.