Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

Stantec UK Careers; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Flexible annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec UK is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to join our renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. You will lead FEED, IE, OE and TA assignments through the full project lifecycle, engaging with developers, lenders and internal teams to deliver high-quality technical advisory reports.

You will guide a growing team, manage risks and schedules, and use your experience to win business and strengthen client relationships in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED, IE, OE and TA assignments across project lifecycle.
• Oversee project delivery for financing, contracts, and schedules.
• Conduct site visits, construction monitoring and witness testing.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders and EPCs.
• Provide robust technical advisory reports with risk and recommendations.
• Support contract administration, variations and claims.
• Mentor junior staff and grow technical capability within the team.

Skills

Renewable energy experience

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in electrical/civil engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking an Solar Design Engineer to join our growing renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. This is a key role supporting the expansion of our Independent Engineering (IE), Owner’s Engineering (OE), and Technical Advisory (TA) services, working with a diverse portfolio of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will join a dynamic and ambitious team, with a strong pipeline of early-stage project work and significant opportunities to shape and grow our service offering. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a client-facing, leadership-oriented position within a collaborative and developing team environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments across the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to construction, financing, and acquisition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project delivery for project finance, tax equity, sales, and acquisition mandates
• Reviewing technical and commercial documentation including contracts, schedules, and financial models (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Conducting site visits, construction monitoring, and witness testing
• Managing risks, schedules, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects
• Producing high-quality technical advisory reports in accordance with industry standards and outlining risks and recommendations
• Supporting clients with contract administration, variations, and claims
• Leading client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders, EPCs, investors and internal teams
• Lead Pre-FEED and FEED design teams for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Lead Owners Engineering service delivery
• Use your existing network to provide Business Development support for Stantec

YOUR IMPACT

• Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across internal project teams
• Identifying and mitigating key technical and commercial risks
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across design, procurement, and construction phases
• Supporting financial close by delivering robust technical due diligenceStrengthening client relationships and contributing to repeat business
• Mentoring junior team members and helping build technical capability within a growing, relatively early-stage team

ABOUT YOU

You are a motivated and commercially aware professional with experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.

We are looking for:

• Sufficient experience in renewable energy (IE/OE/TA, development, construction, O&M, or M&A)
• Experience supporting projects through financial close with lenders or investors
• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts, and risk management
• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
• A proactive, organised, and solution-oriented mindset

WHY JOIN US

We put people first

We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve

Named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right

Industry-leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions. A clear progression plan supporting you toward chartership (ICE).

We are better together

A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to early careers networks and employee resource groups.

Growth

We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK—and we want you to be part of it.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension
• flexible annual leave
• private medical insurance
• group income protection
• life assurance
• discounted gym membership
• and more

Hybrid / Flexible working

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.