Freelance Partnership Opportunity Civil Engineer

Skyray; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A European engineering firm is seeking a freelance Civil Engineer based in the UK to provide technical support on large-scale solar PV projects. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing detailed reports, and performing design reviews. The candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with UK standards is required. The role offers flexible freelance terms with a competitive daily rate, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil engineering experience related to site design and land development.
• Understanding of UK standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to perform preliminary design assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
• Prepare structured site visit reports with recommendations.
• Carry out design reviews and preliminary civil assessments.

Skills

Site design experience

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Skyray : who are we?

Skyray is a European Owners engineer and technical adviser organisation specializing in the design, engineering and construction of large-scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects. A subsidiary of the Everoze Group, we are based in Lyon, Milan, Lisbon, and Bristol. We support our clients on photovoltaic and BESS projects, from design to commissioning. Our mission : to accelerate the energy transition through innovation, rigor, and passion.

Job requirements

Location : United Kingdom (regular site visits required)

Contract Type : Freelance / Part-time depending on project needs

Sector : Engineering & Construction

Daily rate : depending on experience, expertise, profile, type of mission

Start date : as soon as possible. Mission frequency and duration will depending on project timelines and your availability.

About the Role

We are looking to partner with a UK-based freelance Civil Engineer to provide technical support to our engineering team as part of large-scale photovoltaic (solar PV) development projects.

The role will involve participating in site assessments and design reviews (from early stage through to construction documents) for several projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities

Conduct site visits for utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK.

Prepare site visit reports , including :

• Soil assessment and ground condition analysis,
• Recommendations for foundation adaptation for solar structures (fixed-tilt, trackers, etc.).
• Conduct regular inspections of construction sites, structures, access roads, and the general condition of the site.
• Produce clear, structured site visit reports with recommendations and actions.
• Assess ground conditions or foundation needs from a civil / geo perspective.

Carry out design reviews and preliminary civil / structural assessments.

Provide technical guidance and support to internal engineering teams (electrical engineers, design engineers, project managers) and Work closely with project managers

Required Profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 years of civil engineering experience related to site design, land development and land use permitting
• Based in the United Kingdom with availability for site travel.
• Understanding of UK standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to perform preliminary design assessments and technical design reviews.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• 1 - 3 years of civil engineering experience related to site design, land development and land use permitting

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the solar PV sector.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering related to structural foundations.
• Background in utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in civil or geotechnical works (foundations design, drainage, ground conditions)

How to Apply

Submit your CV, your availability, & propose your daily rate to : [e-mail]