Civil Engineer - Renewables

AECOM; Occold; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

AECO University access

Job summary

AECOM in Occold, England is seeking a dynamic Civil Engineer to support renewable energy projects. This role emphasizes engineering excellence and involves working on onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, and hydroelectric projects. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, coordinating design teams, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should possess a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and ideally be chartered or working towards it. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexible options available.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Experience working in consultancy in renewables, battery, onshore wind, or solar.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and ensure project delivery within timescales and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Design civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, and external works.
• Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
• Produce high-quality feasibility studies and design documentation.

Skills

Technical competency in civil or structural design

Report writing

Organizational skills

Education

BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. You should be passionate about engineering excellence and want to work on cutting‑edge energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond.

What We Offer

As a Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key technical role across a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including:

• Onshore and offshore wind
• Solar PV
• Hydroelectric (run‑off river and pumped storage)
• Grid infrastructure
• Hydrogen production and storage
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

You will be involved from feasibility through to detailed design and construction supervision, working with both major energy utility providers and private developers.

Responsibilities

• 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 teams.
• Design civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
• Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
• Produce high‑quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation).

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant institution.
• Demonstrated high degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
• Experience working in consultancy in renewables, battery, onshore wind, or solar.
• Strong report writing and organisational skills.

Benefits & Work Location

You can enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. The role is based in a hybrid environment, with options to work from an AECOM office, remote location or client site.

Equal Opportunity & Disability

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours. 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. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.