Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Our client is an international renewable energy developer and EPC contractor specialising in solar PV, energy storage and hybrid power systems. With operations spanning Europe and Africa, they are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with 5 to 7 years of experience to join their technical team and own civil engineering activities across projects from development and design through construction and commissioning.

The role leads and supports the civil and structural engineering of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid projects, with a particular focus on bulk earthworks, site grading, drainage, and stormwater management.

Responsibilities:

• Leading civil and structural design, including site layouts, bulk earthworks, foundations, access roads, drainage, and structural supports
• Reviewing geotechnical, hydrological and topographical studies
• Optimising site layouts and cut-and-fill to improve constructability and reduce project costs
• Developing and reviewing stormwater, drainage and erosion-control solutions
• Reviewing contractor designs, method statements and shop drawings
• Ensuring designs comply with applicable international and local codes and standards
• Conducting site inspections and resolving civil engineering issues during construction
• Supporting quality control and project HSE requirements
• Coordinating civil designs with electrical and mechanical engineering teams
• Supporting project managers with scheduling, cost estimating and project risk management

Requirements:

• BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered/Professional Engineer status, or be working towards registration
• 5–7 years' experience in civil design and project execution
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure and/or utility-scale solar PV projects
• Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks, grading, drainage, stormwater management and erosion control
• Experience with relevant design/modelling software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS or drainage design tools
• Knowledge of applicable standards, including SANS 1200, BS EN 1990 and BS 6031
• Ability to work across different international regulatory environments
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; French would be advantageous
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for project and site support