Civil Engineer - Renewables & Infrastructure
5 hours ago
London
DescriptionAbout Us:Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $170M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.Purpose:The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing specialist civil engineering across the UK utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, BESS (standalone & co-located), Gas-Peaking and Data Centre portfolio, supporting projects from early development through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.The role ensures all civil works and infrastructure are designed, delivered, and completed safely, compliantly, and in line with technical standards, project requirements, and construction best practice. Acting as the technical authority for civil engineering, the role provides design assurance, constructability input, and technical governance across EPC contractors and civil design partners.This position reports to the Engineering Manager.Responsibilities we will trust you with:Civil Engineering Technical LeadershipAct as the civil engineering subject matter expert across all Infrastructure projectsProvide technical leadership on earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations, cable routes, and site infrastructureReview and approve civil engineering designs from EPCs, consultants, and contractorsEnsure all civil works are safe, buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with project requirements and standardsProvide technical challenge to optimise design solutions, constructability, and long-term asset performanceDesign Assurance & Engineering GovernanceReview civil engineering deliverables including drawings, calculations, reports, and specificationsEnsure compliance with relevant UK standards, planning requirements, and project specificationsIdentify and mitigate design risks, ground condition challenges, and interface issues across disciplinesEnsure consistency of civil design standards across the project portfolioProvide engineering assurance throughout development, construction, and handover phasesProject Delivery SupportProvide civil engineering input from early development through to construction and commissioningSupport EPC interface, responding to technical queries (RFIs, TQs, design clarifications)Ensure alignment between design intent, procurement, and construction execution strategiesSupport handover to Asset Management, ensuring infrastructure is durable, maintainable, and fit for operationConstruction, Site Works & Commissioning SupportSupport site teams during civil construction activities including earthworks, drainage, roads, and foundationsOversee and review key civil works inspections and quality checksSupport resolution of on-site civil engineering issues, ground conditions, and design changesEnsure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standardsSupport punch list close-out, as-built validation, and handover readinessStakeholder & Technical AssuranceInterface with EPC contractors, civil subcontractors, consultants, and independent engineersSupport technical due diligence processes and lender advisory requirementsProvide engineering assurance across all civil works and deliverablesCollaborate closely with Development, Construction, and Asset Management teamsAct as escalation point for complex civil engineering and constructability issuesRequirements3–7 years of experience in civil engineering within construction, infrastructure, energy, or renewable projectsStrong experience in utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, BESS, or large-scale infrastructure projectsDeep understanding of earthworks, drainage design, roads, foundations, and underground servicesExperience reviewing civil engineering drawings, designs, and technical documentationStrong knowledge of constructability, site logistics, and ground engineering principlesAbility to critically assess and challenge EPC and consultant design outputsExposure to construction site environments and delivery phasesStrong understanding of UK civil engineering standards, safety, and compliance requirementsJob SummaryID: F8E71ACE81Department:Type: full time