Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM
Bristol
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Technical leadership","Client engagement","Mentoring","Governance","Stakeholder collaboration"]

Provide technical leadership and governance across development projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead and review civil infrastructure designs for earthworks, drainage, pavements/highways, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, support client engagement and business growth, and mentor civil engineers within sectors including data centres.

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Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and governance across development projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead and review civil infrastructure designs for earthworks, drainage, pavements/highways, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, support client engagement and business growth, and mentor civil engineers within sectors including data centres.
Location: Bristol
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide strategic civil engineering leadership and technical governance for development projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory requirements.
  • •Lead, review, and approve civil infrastructure designs and specifications, developing buildable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utility infrastructure.
  • •Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical specialists (ground, structural, mechanical, electrical engineers), architects, project managers, environmental consultants, and surveyors across the project portfolio.
  • •Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, and civil engineering thought leadership while mentoring and developing civil engineers.
  • •Undertake project management responsibilities across a portfolio of schemes.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
  • •Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent) or operating at chartered level with demonstrated leadership and professional authority.
  • •Significant experience in development-led infrastructure engineering, ideally within a private or consultancy environment; data centre sector experience is an advantage.
  • •Experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects, including design of development infrastructure such as road geometry, drainage, earthworks, pavements, and underground services using industry-standard software.
  • •Strong knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes, with understanding of BIM modelling and collaborative platforms.
Education:
Skills:Technical leadershipClient engagementMentoringGovernanceStakeholder collaboration
Certifications:CEngMICE
Languages:English
Tech Stack:BIM modelling

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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