Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy – fast.
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.
Responsibilities
- Civil Engineering Technical Leadership: Act as the civil engineering subject matter expert across all Infrastructure projects. Provide technical leadership on earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations, cable routes, and site infrastructure. Review and approve civil engineering designs from EPCs, consultants, and contractors.
- Design Assurance & Engineering Governance: Review civil engineering deliverables including drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications. Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards, planning requirements, and project specifications.
- Project Delivery Support: Provide civil engineering input from early development through to construction and commissioning. Support EPC interface, responding to technical queries.
- Construction, Site Works & Commissioning Support: Support site teams during civil construction activities. Oversee and review key civil works inspections and quality checks.
- Stakeholder & Technical Assurance: Interface with EPC contractors, civil subcontractors, consultants, and independent engineers. Support technical due diligence processes and lender advisory requirements.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in civil engineering within construction, infrastructure, energy, or renewable projects
- Strong experience in utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, BESS, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Deep understanding of earthworks, drainage design, roads, foundations, and underground services
- Experience reviewing civil engineering drawings, designs, and technical documentation
- Strong knowledge of constructability, site logistics, and ground engineering principles
