Civil / Structural Design Engineer - Solar

Location London
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum + + bonus and bens
Job type Permanent
Sector Solar
Reference BBBH26605_1714659922

Skills required:

  • Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of international and UK standards
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Experience in Solar PV design requirements (desirable)
  • Familiarity with the interactions between developer, EPC and TA in utility-scale PV project development
  • Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems (desirable)
  • Experience with CDM regulations (desirable
  • Key Responsibilities:

    • Production of Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements
    • Evaluation of civil works requirements for solar installations (concrete foundations, piling programs, internal road design…)
    • Review of existing studies and surveys and define scope as per projects' needs and specifications (flood risk assessment, load bearing survey, archaeological protection measures, geotechnical, topography, hydrology, hydraulics…)
    • Reading design specifications, employer's requirements and technical drawings
    • Define detailed scope of works and specifications of Subcontractors for civil topics.
    • Provide/coordinate preliminary civil designs (cut and fill analysis, Gravel roads, drainage, etc.) based on the project type, location and needs.
    • Review and acceptance of engineering designs from external parties.
    • Review and acceptance of the submitted engineering reports, ensuring their conformity with the agreed scope, and communicate the engineering design parameters to the internal departments (structural, AC/DC, etc).
    • Providing engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges
    • Support the construction department in the implementation, during the project realization phase
    • Create and maintain a pool of qualified outsourcing services able to provide engineering services (designs, testing, assessments, etc.)
    • Work as the main contact point in communication and coordination of technical matters between Belectric and the civil outsourcing services.
    • Provide technical support and expertise in civil topics with the client engineering team and technical consultants.
    • Close exchange with colleagues in layout design, purchasing, project development, project management and the subsidiaries

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.