Civil Engineer - Renewables; Energy

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

You will be responsible for working on a range of Onshore Wind, PV and BESS projects throughout the EIA, design and construction phases. WSP take on the role as Owners Engineer / Technical Advisor on many renewable projects the UK. Your role will include design review and site supervision duties and will include carrying out the below typical tasks on site:

• Carry out construction phase inspections, including foundation pre-pour inspections and post-pour inspections

• Assisting with project administration tasks such as client meetings, progress reporting and technical queries.

• Reviewing BoP contractor’s civil infrastructure designs (tracks, hardstands, foundations, control buildings, etc).

• Contribution to H&S management, including review of RAMS and other construction documents such as a Construction Environmental Management Plans or Traffic Management Plans.

• Managing construction project quality assurance and document control across multiple projects.

• Support to the Project Managers on contract payments and variations

Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Working with other team members to develop 2D / 3D wind farm layouts using Infra Works and AutoCAD.

• Assisting with internal project management tasks such as forecasting, invoicing and resourcing.

• Developing proposals and bids for onshore wind projects and contributing to multi-disciplinary proposals.

• The UK Renewables team supports clients through the complete lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from site identification and development through design, construction, operation, repowering and decommissioning.

• Our expertise spans onshore wind, solar PV, BESS, hydrogen and associated grid infrastructure projects. We work with developers, investors, utilities, contractors, OEMs, financial institutions and government bodies to successfully deliver complex renewable energy projects.

• Working across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and supported by WSP's global renewables network, we provide integrated technical, environmental, engineering and project management services for some of the industry's most significant energy transition projects.

• Our teams are strategically placed all over the UK to support operations in the UK, Ireland and Europe. We also work internationally with our clients and other Energy sector teams in North America, Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

• Civil Engineering qualification

• Chartered, or working towards chartered status with the ICE

• Experience of design and construction in renewable projects

• Basic understanding of GIS, Infra Works and AutoCAD software

• Site experience with knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety, general on-site civil construction experience and reinforcement detailing and checking (preferred).

• SMSTS or NEC4 Supervision accreditation is preferred but not required (training will be given)

• Willing to travel all over the UK, potentially for continuous extended periods whilst undertaking site supervision duties

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