Civil Engineer - Remote
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to support the delivery of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This is a technically focused, collaborative role working across development, design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure civil works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with UK and international standards.
You will take ownership of civil design coordination, support project delivery from concept to construction, and act as the technical interface between internal stakeholders and external engineering partners.
Key Responsibilities
Produce and coordinate civil and structural designs compliant with relevant standards and CDM requirements
Assess and define civil works scope including foundations, piling programmes, drainage, internal roads, and cut & fill analysis
Review surveys and technical studies (geotechnical, hydrological, FRA, topographical) to inform design decisions
Manage and review external engineering designs and reports, ensuring alignment with agreed specifications
Provide technical support during construction, resolving engineering challenges and liaising with subcontractors
Act as the main technical interface between internal departments, clients, and outsourced civil engineering partners About You
HNC/HND minimum; BSc/BEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred
Experience within renewables, energy storage, DNO/ICP, consultancy, or related engineering environments
Strong understanding of UK and international engineering standards and CDM regulations
Proficient in AutoCAD (Tekla Tedds/Structural Designer advantageous)
Knowledge of drainage design, SuDS, and foundation design for mounting systems, substations, transformers, and BESS
Structured, organised, and confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Desirable
Experience in Solar PV and utility-scale project development
Familiarity with pile load testing and detailed foundation design
Exposure to multi-jurisdiction projects and working across time zones
Knowledge of Energy Storage Systems Why This Role
This position offers the chance to work at the forefront of renewable infrastructure, contributing to decarbonisation through technically complex solar and storage projects. You will have the opportunity to influence design strategy, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, construction-ready solutions.
VIQU Energy
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Civil Engineer - Remote