Associate Project Engineer
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- England,London
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Our client is a rapidly growing developer looking for an Associate Project Engineerto join their Engineering team as the business heads into its next phase of growth.
The Associate Project Engineerwill join a small, agile team that is integral to the success of the company.
A Project Engineer is sought during 2025 to help co-ordinate a variety of workstreams across the Pre-Construction phase. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting with the tender evaluation process through collaboration with internal engineering team members, liaising with Technical Advisors/Consultants, implementing new internal software and collaboration tools, design review management and preparations for mobilisation to site.
Responsibilities of the role include: *Co-ordinating internal and external technical design reviews
*Co-ordinating the work of Technical Advisors/Consultants for the purposes of project financing and due diligence
*Collaborating with Innova engineering team members to achieve alignment on key technical topics for EPC and equipment supply contract negotiation, including Employer’s Requirements, Testing and Commissioning schedules etc.
*Scrutinising contractor tender returns for evaluation against Employer’s Requirements and support scoring against agreed evaluation criteria
*Supporting design risk assessments, including maintaining site-specific assumptions/decisions logs
*Supporting the resolution of Technical Queries (TQs) between EPC / equipment supply contractors and Innova engineering team members
*Supporting site assessments and design reviews with a focus on design, CDM/safety, buildability and maintainability considerations
*Contributing to Innova’s Health & Safety culture through proactive observations
*Supporting the construction delivery team with ground investigation survey work, planning of construction laydown area / welfare offices and overall preparations for mobilisation to site & commencing construction activities.
*Supporting technology selection and performance evaluations, such as PV yield assessments or BESS round-trip efficiency assessments
*Participate in industry events, Lunch & Learns or other ongoing learning & development initiatives to support your personal development.
*Work to collaboratively on business process improvement initiatives
Required Experience:
Key job requirements below should be viewed as a guide rather than rigid prerequisites. While we anticipate some alignment, we don’t expect every box to be checked. We value diverse experiences, and we’re open to discussing how your unique skills can contribute to the role. We’re eager to build a collaborative team where everyone’s strengths come into play.
Essential *Recent graduate or junior engineer with up to or approximately 3 years’ experience in renewable energy development, design, construction and commissioning (or subset of the lifecycle) to fulfil the responsibilities
*Proven ability to solve technical problems with a thorough and diligent problem-solving mindset
*Proven ability to work positively in a team and communicate across different stakeholders
*Willingness and ability to occasionally travel within the UK for site visits
*Knowledge of key Solar and/or BESS and/or high voltage technologies and contractors and suppliers
*Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in engineering (any discipline), physics, applied maths or equivalent experience
Desirable *Experience in data modelling/analysis
*Experience in a client or design team environment for utility-scale projects
*Experience working with varied stakeholders of renewable energy systems, such as clients, contractors and suppliers, construction teams etc and an understanding of their value drivers and key information needs
*Experience in managing EPC contractors and Technical Advisors/ Consultants
If you are interested in finding out more information about this Associate Project Engineer
role in London, get in touch.
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental
footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
The Associate Project Engineerwill join a small, agile team that is integral to the success of the company.
A Project Engineer is sought during 2025 to help co-ordinate a variety of workstreams across the Pre-Construction phase. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting with the tender evaluation process through collaboration with internal engineering team members, liaising with Technical Advisors/Consultants, implementing new internal software and collaboration tools, design review management and preparations for mobilisation to site.
Responsibilities of the role include: *Co-ordinating internal and external technical design reviews
*Co-ordinating the work of Technical Advisors/Consultants for the purposes of project financing and due diligence
*Collaborating with Innova engineering team members to achieve alignment on key technical topics for EPC and equipment supply contract negotiation, including Employer’s Requirements, Testing and Commissioning schedules etc.
*Scrutinising contractor tender returns for evaluation against Employer’s Requirements and support scoring against agreed evaluation criteria
*Supporting design risk assessments, including maintaining site-specific assumptions/decisions logs
*Supporting the resolution of Technical Queries (TQs) between EPC / equipment supply contractors and Innova engineering team members
*Supporting site assessments and design reviews with a focus on design, CDM/safety, buildability and maintainability considerations
*Contributing to Innova’s Health & Safety culture through proactive observations
*Supporting the construction delivery team with ground investigation survey work, planning of construction laydown area / welfare offices and overall preparations for mobilisation to site & commencing construction activities.
*Supporting technology selection and performance evaluations, such as PV yield assessments or BESS round-trip efficiency assessments
*Participate in industry events, Lunch & Learns or other ongoing learning & development initiatives to support your personal development.
*Work to collaboratively on business process improvement initiatives
Required Experience:
Key job requirements below should be viewed as a guide rather than rigid prerequisites. While we anticipate some alignment, we don’t expect every box to be checked. We value diverse experiences, and we’re open to discussing how your unique skills can contribute to the role. We’re eager to build a collaborative team where everyone’s strengths come into play.
Essential *Recent graduate or junior engineer with up to or approximately 3 years’ experience in renewable energy development, design, construction and commissioning (or subset of the lifecycle) to fulfil the responsibilities
*Proven ability to solve technical problems with a thorough and diligent problem-solving mindset
*Proven ability to work positively in a team and communicate across different stakeholders
*Willingness and ability to occasionally travel within the UK for site visits
*Knowledge of key Solar and/or BESS and/or high voltage technologies and contractors and suppliers
*Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in engineering (any discipline), physics, applied maths or equivalent experience
Desirable *Experience in data modelling/analysis
*Experience in a client or design team environment for utility-scale projects
*Experience working with varied stakeholders of renewable energy systems, such as clients, contractors and suppliers, construction teams etc and an understanding of their value drivers and key information needs
*Experience in managing EPC contractors and Technical Advisors/ Consultants
If you are interested in finding out more information about this Associate Project Engineer
role in London, get in touch.
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental
footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
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