Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects – Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Act as civil technical authority for Wind Solar PV and BESS projects.

Define maintain and enforce Owner civil design criteria standards and technical specifications.

Review challenge and approve EPC and OEM civil and structural designs calculations and drawings.

Oversee earthworks grading roads drainage systems foundations and structural works.

Review and approve geotechnical investigations soil reports and foundation concepts.

Manage civil interfaces between foundations structures roads drainage fencing buildings and mechanical/electrical systems.

Support procurement activities including technical evaluation of civil and structural contractors.

Support construction inspection quality control and civil works completion.

Support achievement of Commercial Operation Date (COD) and project handover.

Provide civil input to contractual commercial and technical risk management discussions.

Support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams post-COD including settlement issues access roads drainage and structural integrity.

4. Minimum Experience Requirements

4.1 General Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering within power generation infrastructure or renewable energy projects.

710 years of direct experience in utility-scale Wind Solar PV and/or BESS projects.

Proven experience on large projects above 200 MW standalone or hybrid.

Experience working under EPC multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.

Experience working with EPC contractors civil subcontractors consultants and supervision engineers.

4.2 Technology-Specific Experience

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in at least one technology; multi-technology experience is highly preferred.

Wind

Wind turbine foundations (shallow piled or rock anchors).

Crane platforms access roads and laydown areas.

Earthworks drainage and slope stabilisation.

Solar PV

Grading earthworks and site preparation.

Foundations for fixed-tilt and tracker systems.

Internal roads drainage fencing and auxiliary buildings.

BESS

Concrete foundations for BESS containers and equipment.

Control room buildings and auxiliary facilities.

Civil interfaces with HVAC fire protection and electrical systems.

Hybrid Systems

Civil layout coordination for Wind PV BESS plants.

5. Technical Competencies

Civil and structural design review.

Earthworks grading and drainage design.

Geotechnical engineering and foundation design concepts.

Concrete works and steel structures (civil scope).

Roads pavements and heavy-load access design.

Construction quality control and inspection.

Interface management with mechanical and electrical disciplines.

6. Contractual and Commercial Experience

Understanding of civil scope within EPC Contracts and Construction Subcontracts.

Experience supporting civil aspects of variations change orders and claims.

Awareness of performance guarantees construction milestones and acceptance criteria.

Support to contract management teams regarding delays defects and workmanship issues.

Understanding of Owner and Lender civil requirements.

7. HSE Health Safety & Environment

Strong commitment to Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements throughout all project phases.

Awareness of civil construction risks including excavation works heavy equipment lifting operations and working at height.

Ensure civil contractors comply with site HSE plans method statements and permit-to-work systems.

Participation in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to civil works.

Support safe execution of civil construction activities in coordination with site HSE teams.

Promote a strong safety culture and Zero Harm mindset.

8. Geographic and Market Experience

Preferable experience in Middle East renewable energy projects.

Utility-scale GCC IPP projects.

Desert remote or harsh-climate construction environments.

Projects with complex logistics and site access challenges.

Multicultural international project exposure.

9. Reporting and Documentation

Preparation and review of civil engineering reports.

Review and approval of civil and structural drawings.

Review of construction methodologies and inspection plans.

Participation in punch list management and handover dossiers.

Review of as-built documentation.

Contribution to monthly project progress reports from a civil perspective.

10. Key Personal Attributes

Strong ownership mentality and accountability.

Ability to act as Owner / Owners Engineer representative.

Practical site-oriented and solution-driven mindset.

Ability to challenge EPC contractors constructively and professionally.

Strong coordination with mechanical electrical and HSE teams.

Ability to operate in multicultural and high-pressure environments.

High attention to detail with focus on safety quality and schedule.