Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

Stantec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible annual leave

Professional subscriptions support

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Engineer to join their renewable energy advisory team, focusing on project delivery across various renewable projects. The position requires strong expertise in project finance, risk management, and a degree in engineering. The firm's hybrid working approach, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including training support, foster a motivating environment. Candidates should demonstrate excellent client management skills and a proactive mindset while managing complex projects independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments.
• Manage project delivery for project finance and acquisition mandates.
• Produce high-quality technical advisory reports.

Skills

Project delivery

Risk management

Renewable energy experience

Client-facing skills

Communication

Organised mindset

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or construction management

Job description

Associate Engineer – Renewable Energy Advisory

We are seeking an Associate Engineer to join our growing renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. This key role supports the expansion of our Independent Engineering (IE), Owner’s Engineering (OE), and Technical Advisory (TA) services, working with a diverse portfolio of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects.

About the role

Lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments across the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to construction, financing, and acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery for project finance, tax equity, sales, and acquisition mandates
• Reviewing technical and commercial documentation including contracts, schedules, and financial models (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Conducting site visits, construction monitoring, and witness testing
• Managing risks, schedules, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects
• Producing high‑quality technical advisory reports in accordance with industry standards and outlining risks and recommendations
• Supporting clients with contract administration, variations, and claims
• Leading client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders, EPCs, investors and internal teams
• Leading Pre‑FEED and FEED design teams for wind, solar and BESS projects
• Leading Owners Engineering service delivery
• Using existing network to provide Business Development support for Stantec

Impact

• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across internal project teams
• Identifying and mitigating key technical and commercial risks
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across design, procurement, and construction phases
• Supporting financial close by delivering robust technical due diligence
• Strengthening client relationships and contributing to repeat business
• Mentoring junior team members and building technical capability within a growing, relatively early‑stage team

About you

Motivated and commercially aware professional with experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy (IE/OE/TA, development, construction, O&M, or M&A)
• Experience supporting projects through financial close with lenders or investors
• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts, and risk management
• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
• Proactive, organised, and solution‑oriented mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension
• Flexible annual leave, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance
• Discounted gym membership and other perks
• Hybrid/flexible working approach
• Dedicated training and development, including professional subscriptions and progression plan toward chartership (ICE)

EEO statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.