Structural Engineer Brighton/Birmingham

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support the development of an extensive pipeline of renewable energy projects throughout the UK. This role has the opportunity to work on the engineering and design development of a variety of solar PV and battery storage solutions. You will be working alongside an in-house team of technical design engineers.

About the Role

Both domestic and commercial applicationsProducing engineering calculations to optimise system installation requirementsUnderstanding renewable products to select appropriate equipment and materialsBalance the requirements to deliver the best project as efficiently as possible to generate the optimum outputPrimarily office based in either our Brighton or Birmingham office. We will consider remote working but the candidate will need to travel to our offices and sites on occasion

About You

Minimum of BSc or BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering, MSc or MEng preferredApproaching Incorporated/Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE is desirableExperience relevant to UK practice, of which at least partly spent within a design officeKnowledge of UK design standards, codes of practice and methods of constructionFamiliarity with structural engineering modelling, analysis and design softwareFamiliarity with AutoCADA minimum of 1 years working experienceExcellent written and spoken communication skillsTeam playerIf this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.