Principal Civil Engineer

AFRY; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AFRY is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join their Energy Division in the UK. The successful candidate will offer support at all project stages, engage with clients, and manage technical feasibility studies and engineering design for thermal and renewable energy projects. This position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on sustainability and personal development, ideal for proactive professionals committed to innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Family support options

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering with chartered status.
• Knowledge of UK energy sector codes and standards.
• Fluent in business English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering expertise to identify and resolve project challenges.
• Preparing specifications and technical reports.
• Delivering design outputs including drawings and cost estimates.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive decision-making

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CAD software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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The opportunity exists for an experienced civil engineer to join AFRY’s Energy Division within the expanding Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK.

You will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including: technical and economic feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, Lenders’ Engineer services, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner’s engineer services, engineering-procurement-construction-management (EPCM) services, operation and maintenance support and optimisation and expert witness services.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Providing engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of project challenges;
• Preparing specifications and minimum functional specifications for the civil engineering aspects of energy projects;
• Providing design support and technical reviews on designs completed by others;
• Delivering conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design outputs, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules;
• Preparing thorough technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches;
• Continuously improving engineering knowledge and skills;
• Maintaining accurate records and files;
• Identifying and mitigating health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial risks;
• Supporting company goals and representing AFRY professionally;
• Participating in business development, including developing contacts, presenting capabilities, and managing bids;
• Supporting the development of junior engineers.

Qualifications and Profile:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering;
• Chartered Engineer status;
• Knowledge of UK energy sector codes and standards (Eurocodes, British Standards);
• Problem-solving skills and ability to create solutions in unfamiliar situations;
• Proactive decision-making and initiative;
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in business English, both written and oral;
• Comfortable with constructive conflict and collaborative work;
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and travel as required.

Experience in the following areas is advantageous but not mandatory:

• Assessment of existing structures for reuse;
• Site surveys and investigations;
• Multi-disciplinary engineering consulting;
• CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD);
• Design within a BIM environment.

What We Offer:

• Challenging projects and personal development opportunities;
• Friendly, international team environment with responsibility;
• Contribution to a sustainable future.

Additional Information:

Locations: London, Oxford, Horsham. Flexible on office location; indicate preference in your cover letter. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits include 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, family support options.

Application process involves a telephone interview, a virtual face-to-face interview, and analytical reasoning exercises. Please confirm your right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided.

AFRY values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. Join us to help accelerate a sustainable society.