Principal Civil Engineer

Ameresco; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Position Overview:

With our ongoing success in business growth, we are expanding our Engineering team and have a new opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer to join us to develop a wide range of clean technologies and renewable projects.

The successful candidate will lead work assignments covering all technical analysis and project development deliverables for our customers in both public and private sectors. This involves project outline design and scope of work development, coordination with stakeholders, liaising with technical specialists and sub-contractors, tender writing and presentation.

The ideal candidate must have a good level of technical expertise, possess strong development skills, have a sound track record in developing successful energy and renewable projects, and be willing to travel nationwide as required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Main point of contact for Civil Engineering inputs across the company, specifically on large scale electrical projects (BESS, Solar PV)
2. Develop civil and structural deliverables including layout, outline and detailed design covering both geotechnical and structural elements, producing risk assessments, and other design documents as required.
3. Managing external design teams, reviewing their designs, conducting constructability assessment and feedback and continuous improvement.
4. Produce outline work package and scope of work document for contractor to provide pricing.
5. Managing engineering changes in line with company procedures.
6. Liaise with external and internal stakeholders and attend regular client project meetings.
7. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and understanding of entire project terms and technical requirements.
8. Assist with project programme, improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
9. Deliver other duties as required from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Engineering degree, or equivalent preferably in Civil or Structural engineering
2. Achieved or working towards chartered engineer status
3. Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with civil engineering design
4. Demonstrated lead development skills including the ability to build project scopes and assess the constructability of systems
5. Proficiency with AutoCAD
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
7. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and have a flexible approach to work. They will be customer focused, passionate about energy efficiency, renewable energy and decarbonisation. They should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and complete within deadlines. Proven ability to manage and complete complex projects in a timely, cost-effective and customer focused manner.

All Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK