Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables (Energy)

Overview

In this role you lead the development and delivery of onshore renewable energy projects in the UK, focusing on onshore wind and repowering. You coordinate multidisciplinary teams across all phases, acting as a trusted client advisor to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards. You shape project strategy, interfaces with stakeholders, and drive procurement, contracts, and risk management. The opportunity combines technical leadership with a career in a global, purpose-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• hybrid working
• flexible working arrangements
• virtual GP and Thrive wellbeing program
• gymflex/discounted gym memberships
• inclusive culture and belonging

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of renewable energy projects from feasibility through construction and operation
• Manage scope, programme, budget, risk, quality, health and safety and commercial performance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, structural, environmental, planning, geotechnical, grid)
• Manage key interfaces with clients, landowners, planning authorities, statutory consultees, contractors, DNOs, TOs, OEMs and regulators
• Act as primary client contact and provide strategic project leadership and advisory
• Support development activities including site selection, optioneering, feasibility studies and consenting strategies
• Lead procurement activities including Employer’s Requirements, technical specs, tender docs, evaluations and award recommendations
• Administer and manage engineering and construction contracts (NEC and others)
• Oversee construction activities ensuring contractual, technical, and CDM compliance
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities with mitigation plans
• Maintain governance, reporting, forecasting, change management and financial control processes
• Support business development including client engagement and strategic pursuits
• Mentor and develop junior PMs and technical staff
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM processes and delivery excellence

Key requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Professional desirable
• PM qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent) beneficial
• Experience delivering renewable energy infrastructure, especially onshore wind
• Proven experience across development, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Strong understanding of onshore project lifecycles, risks and stakeholder needs
• Knowledge of consenting and grid connection processes beneficial
• Experience administering engineering and construction contracts (FIDIC/NEC)
• Strong commercial awareness and budget/change/control experience
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and consultants
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations, construction management and safety requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel in the UK

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Leadership and mentoring
• Contract administration (FIDIC/NEC)
• Procurement and tendering
• Budgeting and cost control

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