Principal Civil Engineer
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Principal Civil Engineer providing technical leadership and governance for data centre projects at AECOM. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across EMEA to deliver technical excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic civil engineering leadership and technical governance for data centre projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, review and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications, developing buildable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure and civil engineering works associated with data centres.
- Coordinate with other civil engineers and technical specialists supporting the delivery of our data centre project portfolio including ground engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.
- Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, and sector thought leadership, while mentoring and developing civil engineers to enhance technical capability and delivery excellence within the Data Centres sector.
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.
- 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 operating as Design Lead / Principal Technical Authority within multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in collaborative platforms.
Benefits:
- career development opportunities
- flexible hybrid working model
- technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- volunteering days

















