Engineering Lead - Civils & Construction

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Lead civil engineering scopes on major offshore wind projects, ensuring design assurance and contractor management while spearheading innovative construction solutions.

Part of Xodus Group, Evolv Energies is at the forefront of major international projects where we bring a unique, integrated perspective and specialist engineering expertise to support offshore developers, investors and the wider construction and installation supply chain through Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design and also across Construction and Installation activities, predominately in relation to offshore wind, interconnectors and energy transition projects.

Role: We’re looking for an Engineering Lead to own the civils & construction scopes (including tendering and delivery) across landfall works, onshore export cables and onshore substations, from early engineering through construction and package management. This role will suit a chartered civil engineer who combines deep UK delivery experience with hands‑on leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities include:

  • Package ownership for landfall civils, onshore cable route civils (trench/trenchless), and substation civil works—covering design assurance, constructability, procurement support, contractor management, site execution and close‑out.
  • Front‑end to execution: guide studies (Concept/Pre‑FEED/FEED) into buildable solutions; lead design reviews; define employer’s requirements and acceptance criteria; drive HSE and quality.
  • Construction planning: method statements (e.g. open cut, HDD, road/rail/watercourse crossings), temporary works strategies, traffic management interfaces, sequencing and access.
  • Regulatory & standards compliance (UK): CDM 2015 leadership (Principal Designer/Designer duties), DMRB/LA standards for highway interfaces, Network Rail interfaces, utility diversions, BS/EN/Eurocodes, ENA/NG ESO/TO requirements; support planning & consents and DCO/NSIP/TWAO conditions discharge.
  • Interface management across offshore/onshore boundaries—export cable landfall and TJB, cable termination into substation, civil–electrical interfaces (GIS/AIS foundations, buildings, drainage, earthworks).
  • Commercial & contract support: input to tendering, technical evaluation, change control, contract administration (NEC3/NEC4/FIDIC) and risk/opportunity management.
  • Stakeholder leadership: collaborate with developers, TSOs/DNOs, highways/rail authorities, local planning authorities, landowners and community stakeholders.
  • People & ways of working: coach engineers, set clear technical standards, and embed a “safe, simple, buildable” mindset.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer with extensive experience, a background in Civil Engineering and Construction with demonstrable experience in onshore works for offshore wind, transmission and distribution or energy infrastructure projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HDD, landfall construction, and coastal interface challenges.
  • Familiarity with UK permitting, CDM regulations, and marine-terrestrial transition zones.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels in the organisation and to key stakeholders out with the organisation.
  • A can do proactive attitude with a proven history of interfacing and collaborating across multi-discipline teams to support decision making and due diligence process and achieve outcomes.

Benefits

  • It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued
  • We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful and welcoming place to work
  • We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment
  • We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
  • We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
  • We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Xodus Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture whereby everyone has a strong sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually work to grow our network of people to give us the chance to be the best company that we can.

We promote the freedom to work flexibly by empowering people with the autonomy to choose where and when to work and providing them with the technology to be connected to colleagues.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing

Xodus Group is committed to providing a healthy working environment and strives to continuously improve the quality of working life of our employees, their families and others who work closing with us. We do this through the integration of wellbeing throughout all business activities, to create a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.

To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role. The closing date for this role is Sunday, 5th October 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
  • Health Insurance: We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance
  • Company pension scheme: We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
  • Paid Parental Leave: We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment

Excellence When you join Xodus you will be joining a great team of experts. Working with a diverse, multi-skilled team on interesting and challenging projects, you will be continuously learning. Our collaborative and supportive team working environment offers real opportunity for your career development. We are always looking for better ways to do things. As part of the team, we will welcome your fresh ideas to help tackle challenges to deliver the best results possible.Our trust Xodus is built on trust. We choose excellent people and trust in their ability and integrity. When you join our team, we will encourage you to take initiative. If you see an opportunity that you’re passionate about, we’ll always back you. At all levels, we'll encourage you to constructively question and challenge, as we know that this will deliver a better outcome for our clients. We will give you the freedom to work in a way that fits in with your life and empower you to be the best. Your wellbeing People are the heart of Xodus. We care about your wellbeing and happiness, and believe in a positive work-life balance and a healthy lifestyle. We provide insights and guidance through workshops and seminars hosted by experienced professionals. And we listen - we value your opinion and encourage you to have your say. Above all we have fun! When works done, there’s lots you can get involved in - from cycling, kayaking or running to curry nights playing in the Xodus band!

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