Senior Civil Engineer

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Our client is a global solar power leader, with a strong footprint in the African energy market. They have a number of projects currently in construction, 3GW in development stage and another 3GW in the O&M phase. Supporting the Engineering and Technical team in London, the Senior Civil Engineer will bring technical expertise to the design for PV plants including site layouts, foundations, access roads, drainage, earthworks and structural supports.A solid background in reviewing and approving geotechnical, hydrological and topographical studies, coupled with a keen eye to optimise site layouts to balance cut-and-fill, minimize costs and mitigate environment impacts, this role will be instrumental in both the development and construction lifecycles of large, utility scale, ground mount solar projects.The team is small, providing unsurpassed exposure to numerous aspects of developing, constructing and operating solar plants across the globe.Base pay rangeThis range is provided by AltGen UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.QualificationsChartered Civil /Structural Engineering status5-7 years experience in civil design and execution of large infrastructure projects (solar utility scale ground mount projects would be highly advantagous)Relevant design and modelling software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, drainage design tools)Knowledge of international standards and good practice in earthworks, drainage, erosion control and stormwater management (SANS 1200, BS EN 1990, BS 6031)Willingness to travel locally and internationallyStrong English (both written and spoken); spoken French is advantageous.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionElectric Power GenerationServices for Renewable EnergyCivil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime