Civil Engineer in Kings Langley

Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We are the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy. Achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people, who are our most important asset. We continually invest in them and promise rewarding work that makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Civil Engineer provides engineering support to all markets within the RES Group, focusing on maximising value, reducing cost, and managing risk. The primary activities include:

• Providing project development phase engineering management, civil engineering design, and advice as required to meet project requirements.
• Focusing on engineering input into the development phase of wind, solar, battery energy storage, and green hydrogen projects.
• Managing the layout design process, identifying and mitigating project risks, and delivering discrete elements of detailed design.
• Interfacing with project stakeholders and consultants, and providing technical review of contractor designs or ad-hoc technical/regulatory advice.
• Supporting operational projects in maintaining and upgrading assets under RES management.

The Civil Engineer reports to the Project Engineering Manager within the Group Civil Engineering team, which provides engineering support to all RES Regional Businesses across all phases of low-carbon projects. Additionally, the Civil Engineer supports project teams across all RES regions by providing advice, review, and design services, promoting consistent best practice in civil engineering and design.

Accountabilities:

• Identify and help manage project risks through early-stage engineering review and input.
• Coordinate specialist inputs, such as surveys, geotechnical work, and other engineering discipline design, required to inform engineering decisions.
• Provide practical engineering advice to project teams on matters affecting safety, quality, cost, and programme during project development.
• Review third-party engineering deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Develop efficient and cost-effective design solutions and propose process improvements where applicable.
• Promote consistent practices across projects by applying established processes, guidance, and best practice.

Knowledge:

• Engineering principles as they affect project development.
• Broad appreciation of renewable energy technologies and projects (development, construction, and/or operation) would be an advantage.
• Specialist knowledge in a relevant area of civil engineering e.g. geotechnical, earthworks, drainage would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of UK CDM Regulations 2015 or Irish Construction Regulations 2013.
• Understanding of cross-functional project requirements and priorities.

Skills:

• Commercial awareness relating to contract compliance, cost control, and relative value of engineering solutions.
• Good time-management skills to balance priorities across projects.
• Works collaboratively, within and across project functions.
• Presentation skills to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail during preparation and review of engineering deliverables.

Experience:

• Practical application of engineering knowledge to civil engineering projects.
• Management of health and safety in design, including risk mitigation.
• Development and implementation of new processes and technology.

Qualifications:

• Honours degree in Civil Engineering or related subject.
• Eligible to progress towards CEng status through the Institution of Civil Engineers is preferred.
• A full UK&I Driving licence is essential as the role will involve site visits.

At RES, we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients.