Overview
Engineering Lead - Civils & Construction for Evolv Energies, part of Xodus Group. We support offshore developers, investors and the wider construction and installation supply chain through Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design, and across Construction and Installation activities, predominantly in relation to offshore wind, interconnectors and energy transition projects.
Role: We are looking for an Engineering Lead to own the civils & construction scopes (including tendering and delivery) across landfall works, onshore export cables and onshore substations, from early engineering through construction and package management. This role suits a chartered civil engineer who combines deep UK delivery experience with hands-on leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
Primary Responsibilities
* Package ownership for landfall civils, onshore cable route civils (trench/trenchless), and substation civil works—covering design assurance, constructability, procurement support, contractor management, site execution and close-out
* Front-end to execution: guide studies (Concept/Pre-FEED/FEED) into buildable solutions; lead design reviews; define employer's requirements and acceptance criteria; drive HSE and quality
* Construction planning: method statements (e.g. open cut, HDD, road/rail/watercourse crossings), temporary works strategies, traffic management interfaces, sequencing and access
* Regulatory & standards compliance (UK): CDM 2015 leadership (Principal Designer/Designer duties), DMRB/LA standards for highway interfaces, Network Rail interfaces, utility diversions, BS/EN/Eurocodes, ENA/NG ESO/TO requirements; support planning & consents and DCO/NSIP/TWAO conditions discharge
* Interface management across offshore/onshore boundaries—export cable landfall and TJB, cable termination into substation, civil-electrical interfaces (GIS/AIS foundations, buildings, drainage, earthworks)
* Commercial & contract support: input to tendering, technical evaluation, change control, contract administration (NEC3/NEC4/FIDIC) and risk/opportunity management
* Stakeholder leadership: collaborate with developers, TSOs/DNOs, highways/rail authorities, local planning authorities, landowners and community stakeholders
* People & ways of working: coach engineers, set clear technical standards, and embed a "safe, simple, buildable" mindset
Requirements
* Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in Civil Engineering and Construction, with demonstrable experience in onshore works for offshore wind, transmission and distribution or energy infrastructure projects
* Strong technical knowledge of HDD, landfall construction, and coastal interface challenges
* Familiarity with UK permitting, CDM regulations, and marine-terrestrial transition zones
* Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation and to key stakeholders outside the organisation
* Proactive attitude with a proven history of interfacing and collaborating across multi-discipline teams to support decision making and due diligence processes and achieve outcomes
Benefits
* Market-competitive salary to reflect your efforts and inputs
* Diverse, inclusive, respectful and welcoming place to work
* Enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies from day one of employment
* Flexible working at Xodus (combination of office and home)
* Company pension scheme
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Xodus Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually grow our network of people to be the best company we can be. We support flexible working and provide technology to stay connected.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Xodus Group is committed to providing a healthy working environment and to continuously improve the quality of working life for employees and those who work closely with us. We integrate wellbeing across business activities to create a working environment compatible with the wellbeing of all colleagues.
To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role. The closing date for this role is Sunday, 5th October 2025.
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