Solar Farm Civil Engineer

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Engineer for a home-based role in the UK. The position offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, along with additional benefits such as a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, and employer-matched pension contributions. Responsibilities include delivering civil designs for renewable energy projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in renewable infrastructure.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Employer-matched pension contributions

33 days holiday

Flexible home working

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Ability to assess site conditions and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil designs for solar PV and energy storage projects.
• Review and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate civil design inputs with project teams.

Skills

HNC / HND or Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Experience in renewables, utilities, or infrastructure

Good knowledge of UK and international engineering standards

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience in civil and foundation design

Ability to interpret geotechnical reports

Knowledge of drainage design

Familiarity with solar PV and battery energy

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Tedds

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading international solar and energy storage EPC contractor committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure across Europe to recruit a Civil Engineer for a UK home-based position.

This strategically important Civil Engineer role offers a salary between £45,000-£60,000, a performance-related bonus, private healthcare, pension contributions, and flexible home working.

If you're a Civil Engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects within an organisation that champions collaboration, technical excellence, and the energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Civil Engineer role

Reporting to the Senior Civils Engineer , you will :

• Deliver civil and structural designs for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects from early design through to construction
• Assess site conditions and determine appropriate solutions for foundations, piling, earthworks, drainage, and access infrastructure
• Review and interpret technical specifications, employer's requirements, and engineering drawings
• Evaluate site surveys and third-party reports, including geotechnical, flood risk, topographical, and hydrological studies
• Define scopes of work and technical requirements for civil subcontractors and external consultants
• Ensure all civil works comply with relevant standards, CDM regulations, and internal QHSE policies
• Coordinate civil design inputs with internal engineering disciplines and project teams
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, resolving design and site-related issues
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for civil engineering matters with external partners and consultants
• Review and approve civil and structural designs and engineering reports produced by third parties

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with :

• HNC / HND or Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's desirable)
• Experience in renewables, utilities, infrastructure, or a similar engineering environment
• Good knowledge of UK and international engineering standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Tekla Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer advantageous
• Experience in civil and foundation design, including piling and earthworks
• Ability to interpret geotechnical, topographical, hydrological, and flood risk reports
• Knowledge of drainage design and surface water management (SuDS desirable)
• Familiarity with solar PV and battery energy storage projects (desirable)
• Understanding of CDM regulations (desirable)

Personal skills

The Civil Engineer role would suit someone who is :

• Passionate about decarbonisation and renewable energy infrastructure
• Comfortable working across multiple projects, locations, and stakeholders
• Analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Able to operate effectively in environments with evolving design requirements
• A clear communicator, confident engaging with internal teams, contractors, and clients
• Well-organised with a structured approach to engineering delivery
• Collaborative, proactive, and professionally minded

Salary and benefits of the Civil Engineer role

• Basic salary between £45,000 - £60,000, dependent on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 12.5%
• Employer-matched pension contributions up to 6%
• Comprehensive private medical insurance (family cover available at additional cost)
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible, home-based working within the UK

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.