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Project Civil Engineer - Renewables

  • Recruiter: SLR Consulting Ltd
  • Job posted: 01/06/26
  • Reference: 3116223795
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job location: Edinburgh
  • Overview

    Engineering the future of power: SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, helping clients make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.

    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced Project Civil Engineer to join our established Civil & Structural Engineering team, delivering high profile renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, the role focuses primarily on onshore wind, with additional exposure to solar and BESS developments, and a small amount of other civil engineering work spanning infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

    Responsibilities
    • Support the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, working with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
    • Develop design solutions and assist with client management and proposal development.
    • Prepare planning designs and supporting documentation under senior guidance.
    • Lead elements of projects and contribute to team delivery.
    • Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
    • Desk based work alongside site visits across the UK and Ireland.
    Benefits and Rewards
    • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
    • Company pension
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life and travel insurance
    • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle to work schemes
    • Flexible, hybrid and agile working
    • 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
    • Buy or sell leave options
    • Core working hours
    • Cross border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
    • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
    • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause
    Culture & Inclusion

    Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

    Requirements
    • Solid experience delivering UK civil engineering projects, ideally within renewables
    • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
    • Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards
    • Experience with Civil3D and AutoCAD (desirable)
    • Technical reporting and problem solving skills
    • A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK for site visits

    If this Project Civil Engineer role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you. We're Making Sustainability Happen.

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