Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead renewable energy projects from design to construction, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Company: Join Stantec, a leader in innovative renewable energy solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and great health benefits.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in renewable energy and strong project management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

About the Role

Lead and deliver FEED, IE, OE, and TA assignments across the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to construction, financing, and acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing project delivery for project finance, tax equity, sales, and acquisition mandates
  • Reviewing technical and commercial documentation including contracts, schedules, and financial models (CAPEX/OPEX)
  • Conducting site visits, construction monitoring, and witness testing
  • Managing risks, schedules, deliverables, and documentation across multiple projects
  • Producing high‑quality technical advisory reports in accordance with industry standards and outlining risks and recommendations
  • Supporting clients with contract administration, variations, and claims
  • Leading client and stakeholder meetings with developers, lenders, EPCs, investors and internal teams
  • Lead Pre‑FEED and FEED design teams for wind, solar and BESS projects
  • Lead Owners Engineering service delivery
  • Use existing network to provide Business Development support for Stantec

Your Impact

  • Providing technical leadership and quality assurance across internal project teams
  • Identifying and mitigating key technical and commercial risks
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across design, procurement and construction phases
  • Supporting financial close by delivering robust technical due diligence
  • Strengthening client relationships and contributing to repeat business
  • Mentoring junior team members and helping build technical capability within a growing, relatively early‑stage team

About You

You are a motivated and commercially aware professional with experience in renewable energy project delivery or advisory.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy (IE/OE/TA, development, construction, O&M or M&A)
  • Experience supporting projects through financial close with lenders or investors
  • Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts and risk management
  • Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
  • A proactive, organised and solution‑oriented mindset

Benefits

  • Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, flexible annual leave, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
  • Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Contact Details:

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Solar Design Engineer - Renewables

Project Lifecycle Management
Technical Documentation Review
Construction Monitoring
Risk Management
Technical Advisory Reporting
Contract Administration
Stakeholder Engagement