Civil Engineer - Solar

Astute People; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Dorset is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and develop structural solutions for solar projects. The role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and career growth opportunities. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and experience with PV ground mount systems. Responsibilities include overseeing geotechnical surveys and collaborating with design teams. This position is ideal for those passionate about sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in structural design related to solar projects.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Knowledgeable in providing technical support for customer queries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural designs for solar projects.
• Drive new product development initiatives.
• Plan and conduct on-site geotechnical surveys.
• Perform on-site axial load testing of driven pile products.
• Provide expert structural calculations for solar projects.
• Collaborate with the design team to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Solution focused

Detail oriented

Strong communicator

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

PV ground mount systems

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a specialist in large-scale ground-mount solar projects, providing integrated solutions covering design, manufacture, and installation services.

We are recruiting a Civil Engineer to join their team based in Dorset.

The Civil Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, offering the opportunity to contribute to current projects and support new product development in a fast-growing industry.

If you're a Civil Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is driving the transition to clean, sustainable power, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Civil Engineer role

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will:

• Design and develop structural designs and solar framing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Drive new product development initiatives, including design certification, while ensuring solutions are cost-effective and practical.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee on-site geotechnical surveys. Providing timely, actionable reports to the Project Manager to confirm suitability.
• Perform on-site axial load testing of driven pile products, interpreting results to select the most appropriate and reliable solutions.
• Provide expert structural calculations for solar projects, supporting the design team with advanced engineering solutions.
• Work closely with the design team to deliver innovative, efficient, and timely solutions across multiple projects.

Professional qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experienced in PV ground mount systems.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Personal skills

• Solution focused, able to support design and multi-functional team members to meet client specifications and project deadlines with urgency.
• Detail orientated, with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communicator and knowledgeable to support customer technical queries.

Salary and benefits of the Civil Engineer role

• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company benefits.
• Career growth with a renewable energy company that puts its people first.

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.