At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative energy projects and shape sustainable infrastructure across the UK and Europe.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting with a mission to deliver a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on renewable energy projects while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and chartered status or working towards it.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of our energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. Successful candidates will be deployed to support projects across both our Renewables & Transmission and Distribution teams.
You should be passionate about engineering excellence and want to work on cutting-edge energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe and further afield.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key technical role across a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including:
- Onshore wind
- Solar PV
- Hydroelectric (run-off river and pumped storage)
- Grid infrastructure – Substation and Overhead Line
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
You will be involved from feasibility through to detailed design and construction supervision, working with both major energy utility providers and private developers.
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:
- Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Lead and manage the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
- Prepare and review calculations, detailed design drawings and specifications ensuring compliance with UK standards (BS EN codes, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations).
- Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
- Produce high-quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation).
- Mentor and guide junior staff.
This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical and project management skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression as the team continues to grow.
Here's what we're looking for:
- BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant Institution.
- This role is a technical role, and you will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
- In addition to engineering skills, report writing and organisational skills will be key to the role.
- Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or National Grid CDAE status will be an added advantage.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
Senior Civil Engineer – Renewables & Transmission & Distribution in Midlothian employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to deliver a better world while enjoying the benefits of working with a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
