Pre-Construction Civil Engineer – Onshore Wind (UK & Ireland)

Vestas; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Development UK & Ireland seeks a Project Development Pre-Construction Engineer to provide civil engineering input during development and pre-construction for onshore wind projects across the UK & Ireland.

The role focuses on technical due diligence, site assessments, design reviews, consultant coordination, risk management, and planning support to enable construction readiness and project progression.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline, with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy, utilities, transport, water, land development, or similar industries.
• Experience contributing to or reviewing civil engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, construction methodologies, and risk assessments with constructability considerations.
• Familiarity with UK and Irish standards, planning requirements, health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and environmental considerations.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Experience using engineering and project delivery tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, drainage design software, MS Office or similar.
• Professional registration (IEng/CEng) or interest in chartership welcomed; full UK driving license and willingness to travel to project sites UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil engineering activities through development and pre-construction phases of onshore wind projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Develop, review, and optimize preliminary civil engineering designs (access roads, crane hardstands, turbine foundations, drainage, earthworks).
• Coordinate and oversee studies and assessments with internal and external stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Support planning, permitting and environmental processes with civil engineering knowledge for documentation and approvals.
• Prepare cost estimates, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to support development decisions.
• Collaborate with development, environmental, grid, planning and commercial teams to refine designs.
• Monitor changes in civil engineering standards and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical judgement & decision-making

Problem solving

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Collaboration & planning

Health, safety & environment

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Drainage design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vestas Development UK & Ireland seeks a Project Development Pre-Construction Engineer to provide civil engineering input during development and pre-construction for onshore wind projects across the UK & Ireland.

The role focuses on technical due diligence, site assessments, design reviews, consultant coordination, risk management, and planning support to enable construction readiness and project progression.