Principal Civil Engineer

AFRY Management Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

AFRY Management Consulting seeks an experienced civil engineer to join the Energy Division in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technical projects, providing expert guidance, and ensuring safety and sustainability throughout project phases. The role promises significant development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Knowledge of UK energy sector codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering aspects of energy projects from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare reports and documentation, supporting site activities through inspections.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design and sustainability.

Skills

Technical guidance

Design standards knowledge

Risk management

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD)

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Your Tasks

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Lead the civil engineering aspects of energy projects—from concept to detailed design—delivering drawings, specs, estimates, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance, review designs, and help resolve project challenges with practical, hands-on expertise;
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and documentation, and support site activities through inspections and construction monitoring;
• Identify and mitigate risks related to health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial factors;
• Represent the company professionally, support business development, and mentor junior engineers.
  
  

Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status;
• Detailed working knowledge of codes and standards used within the UK energy sector (Eurocodes and British Standards).
  
  

Experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage but not essential:

• Detailed civil/structural design experience, including foundation design;
• Condition and structural assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse;
• Energy project experience;
• Experience in the scoping of and management of site surveys and investigations;
• Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment;
• Experience of working with CAD software such as Revit and AutoCAD;
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Exciting and challenging projects.
• Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management)
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of personal responsibility
• Helping to shape a sustainable future
  
  

Company Description

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

AFRY employs over 18,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. Net sales in 2024 were just under£2 billion.

AFRY is organised into five Divisions: Energy; Infrastructure; Management Consultancy; Process Industries and Industrial and Digital Solutions.

The Energy Division employs over 2,100 professionals and provides engineering and consulting services to clients in over 80 countries.

We deliver expert-led engineering services. Trusted as a partner by the global energy sector, our expertise covers every aspect of power generation and energy market analysis, from the pre-investment phase to plant operation. We take pride in being committed to sustainable development and the clean energy transition which protects the environment as well as making good business sense in everything we do. We operate in the following sectors: hydro power, thermal heat and power, nuclear energy and transmission and distribution.

Additional Information

Available office locations for this position are either London, Oxford and Horsham. We are flexible on the office location for this position, please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will consider a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible working patterns and we operate a hybrid working environment.

We offer an excellent range of benefits, including 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance and a pension scheme. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay offering 16 weeks full pay for both parents. This is supported by generous family support options such as, back up childcare support and return to work coaching.

We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your cover letter not only sets out how you are a great fit for this role and confirm your right to work in the UK as this role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview following which, a virtual face to face interview. To allow us to assess your skills in practice this will be accompanied by analytical reasoning exercises.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

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