Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Technical leadership","Strategic leadership","Client engagement","Mentoring","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Provide technical leadership and strategic civil engineering governance across development projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead review and approval of civil infrastructure designs (earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utilities) to deliver buildable solutions and ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and EMEA, support client engagement and sector thought leadership, and mentor civil engineers.

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Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and strategic civil engineering governance across development projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead review and approval of civil infrastructure designs (earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utilities) to deliver buildable solutions and ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and EMEA, support client engagement and sector thought leadership, and mentor civil engineers.
Location: London
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 engineering infrastructure designs and specifications for site development and associated infrastructure (earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, utility infrastructure, underground services).
  • •Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical specialists and engineers to support delivery of the project portfolio across the UK and global teams.
  • •Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, and sector 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 a 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, with data centre sector experience as an advantage.
  • •Experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects, including design of 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.
Experience:Infrastructure engineeringCivil infrastructureData centre sector
Education:
Skills:Technical leadershipStrategic leadershipClient engagementMentoringCross-functional collaboration
Certifications:Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:BIM

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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