Senior Consultant – Onshore Renewables
- Company: OWC – An Aqualis Group Company
- Department: Renewables
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (Remote/Site-Based)
- Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Closing Date: 10 August 2026
Job Overview
OWC, an Aqualis Group company and a global leader in renewable energy engineering and consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – Onshore Renewables to join its team in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will play a key role during the construction phase of a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project, ensuring engineering, construction, and quality activities meet contractual, technical, and regulatory standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in renewable energy projects, particularly in the onshore wind and solar sectors.
Job Description
The Senior Consultant will work closely with the OWC Site Manager and Project Manager, providing technical oversight, conducting quality inspections, reviewing contractor performance, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and health and safety requirements. The role also involves preparing technical documentation, mentoring junior colleagues, and supporting the successful delivery of renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare technical inputs and support engineering activities across renewable energy projects.
- Review, analyse, and interpret technical data accurately and independently.
- Prepare site reports, technical notes, and project progress reports.
- Develop and maintain advanced spreadsheets, databases, and project documentation.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical support to senior management.
- Ensure all project deliverables comply with company procedures and quality standards.
- Maintain comprehensive project logbooks and records.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
- Promote and comply with all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies.
- Conduct detailed site inspections to verify compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Review quality documentation, inspection records, testing results, and as-built drawings.
- Evaluate contractor reports and payment milestone certificates.
- Verify alignment between engineering designs and construction activities.
- Monitor contractor progress against project schedules and forecasts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree qualification in Engineering or an equivalent field (minimum NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification with relevant experience).
- At least 7 years of experience working on renewable energy engineering projects.
- Proven experience working on construction sites within the renewable energy sector.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams or consultants.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
- Knowledge of onshore wind, solar PV, and renewable energy project management.
- Legal right to live and work in South Africa.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Strong report writing and documentation abilities.
- Project management and organisational skills.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.