Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Client relationship management","Strategic planning","Mentoring","Collaboration"]

Provide technical leadership and governance for development civil infrastructure projects, from site due diligence through detailed design and construction support. Lead and review civil engineering designs across earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary UK and overseas teams, support client engagement and business growth, and mentor civil engineers to strengthen delivery excellence across EMEA.

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Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and governance for development civil infrastructure projects, from site due diligence through detailed design and construction support. Lead and review civil engineering designs across earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary UK and overseas teams, support client engagement and business growth, and mentor civil engineers to strengthen delivery excellence across EMEA.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager 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, earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, and utility infrastructure.
  • •Coordinate with multidisciplinary civil and technical specialists (including ground, structural, mechanical, electrical, architects, project managers, environmental consultants) across the UK and globally.
  • •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.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkingVolunteering Days

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, with data centre sector experience as an advantage.
  • •Proven delivery of 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, plus understanding of BIM modelling and collaborative platforms.
Experience:Infrastructure consultingData centres
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipClient relationship managementStrategic planningMentoringCollaboration
Certifications:Chartered EngineerCEng 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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