Freelance Partnership Opportunity Civil Engineer

Skyray; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a UK-based Freelance Civil Engineer to support large-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The role involves conducting site visits, preparing assessment reports, and providing technical support to internal engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Understanding UK regulations and the ability to perform technical assessments are essential. This temporary position offers flexible daily rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil engineering experience related to site design, land development.
• Experience in performing preliminary design assessments.
• Understanding of UK standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to perform preliminary design assessments and technical design reviews.
• Analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Prepare structured reports with recommendations and actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal engineering teams and work closely with project managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Understanding of UK standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Freelance Partnership Opportunity – Civil Engineer

Company: Skyray – European Owners engineer and technical adviser organisation specialising in design, engineering and construction of large‑scale photovoltaic and energy storage projects. Subsidiary of Everoze Group, based in Lyon, Milan, Lisbon, and Bristol.

Location: United Kingdom (regular site visits required).

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

Start date: as soon as possible. Mission frequency and duration will depend 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.), regular inspections of construction sites, structures, access roads and general condition, produce clear structured 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.

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, and propose your daily rate to [e-mail].

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Engineering Services and Civil Engineering

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