Associate Renewable Energy Design Engineer

We are seeking an Associate Renewable Energy Design Engineer to join our growing renewable energy advisory team across Truro, London, Edinburgh and Bristol. This is a key role supporting the expansion of our Independent Engineering (IE), Owner’s Engineering (OE), and Technical Advisory (TA) services, working with a diverse portfolio of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will join a dynamic and ambitious team, with a strong pipeline of early-stage project work and significant opportunities to shape and grow our service offering. This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a client-facing, leadership-oriented position within a collaborative and developing team environment.

ABOUT

THE ROLE You will 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 include:

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 your existing network to provide Business Development support for StantecYOUR IMPACTIn this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the successful delivery of complex renewable energy projects by:

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

We are looking for:

Sufficient 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 independentlyA proactive, organised, and solution-oriented mindset WHY JOIN USWe put people first:
We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:
Named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.We do what is right:
Industry-leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions. A clear progression plan supporting you toward chartership (ICE).We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to early careers networks and employee resource groups.

Growth:
We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK—and we want you to be part of it.

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…