Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

Circular Resourcing; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in sustainable energy projects is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team in Bournemouth. This role involves managing enhancement projects across various sustainable technologies, including Solar and Anaerobic Digestion. You will work closely with the Technical Development Director, providing engineering expertise while also gaining commercial insights. Candidates should possess a relevant Engineering Degree and experience in managing projects from concept to operation. A passion for renewable energy and excellent communication skills are vital for this role.

Qualifications

• Technical Engineering Degree is required, with openness to various disciplines.
• Previous experience in Project Engineering and Project Management within energy projects.
• Experience managing projects from inception to operation.

Responsibilities

• Work with Technical Development Director on engineering projects across various energy sectors.
• Manage project lifecycle from concept to operation.
• Assist with technical and consenting aspects of project development.

Skills

Project Engineering

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of UK environmental frameworks

Passion for renewable energy

Education

Technical Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Process, or Electrical)

Job description

Circular Resourcing are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join the Development Arm of a business at the forefront of sustainable projects and the energy transition.

The company have successfully developed energy projects across numerous technologies/facilities over recent years, including various utility scale Solar Projects, anaerobic digestion plants, waste to energy and biomass CHP.

You will provide important Engineering expertise and knowledge and over-time be given training in the commercial side of project development/management as you will be working closely with the development director and team.

Purpose

You’ll play an important role crucial role in supporting the business by managing enhancement and development projects, as well as supporting Managers in finding engineering solutions to operational problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Technical Development Director (TDD) in conceiving, developing and engineering inputs into the businesses varied portfolio across BioGas, Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Solar, Energy Recovery.
• Effectively manage project lifecycle from concept through to operational.
• Support with the technical and consenting aspects of project development.

About You

• The role requires a technical Engineering Degree and background, although the client are open on discipline – Mechanical, Process or Electrical all interesting for this role.
• Previous Project Engineering and Project Management experience within energy/engineering projects.
• Track record of working on projects from initial concept through to operational.
• Commercially aware with desire/motivation to upskill in this area over time.
• Knowledgeable in UK environmental and permitting frameworks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Passionate about renewable energy, waste, and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving license and internationally mobile for potential site visits (when required)