Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Client engagement","Mentoring","Governance","Cross-disciplinary collaboration"]

Provide technical leadership and governance for data centre civil engineering projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead, review, and approve infrastructure designs across earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, and utilities, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and global delivery network. Support client engagement and business growth while mentoring civil engineers to strengthen AECOM’s data centres capability across EMEA.

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2 months ago

Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and governance for data centre civil engineering projects, from site due diligence and masterplanning through detailed design and construction support. Lead, review, and approve infrastructure designs across earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, and utilities, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and global delivery network. Support client engagement and business growth while mentoring civil engineers to strengthen AECOM’s data centres capability across EMEA.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide strategic civil engineering leadership and technical governance to ensure compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory requirements.
  • •Lead, review, and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications for data centre site development and civil works.
  • •Develop buildable solutions across earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, and utility infrastructure.
  • •Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical specialists and civil engineers across the UK and global business to support project delivery.
  • •Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, and sector thought leadership while mentoring civil engineers.

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.
  • •Extensive experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects, ideally in data centres, mission-critical, or large-scale developments.
  • •Strong knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes.
  • •Proven track record as Design Lead / Principal Technical Authority within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience:Data centresMission-criticalInfrastructureMultidisciplinary teams
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipClient engagementMentoringGovernanceCross-disciplinary collaboration
Certifications:Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:BIMBIM 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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