Principal Civil Engineer

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across a range of data centre projects, from site due diligence and master‑planning to detailed design and construction support. The role supports business growth, client relationships, and the continued development of AECOM’s civil engineering capability within the data centre sector.

• 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, electrical, mechanical, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and global business.
• Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, sector thought leadership, and mentor and develop civil engineers to enhance technical capability and delivery excellence within the data centres sector.

Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.

• 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 operating as Design Lead / Principal Technical Authority within multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in collaborative platforms.

All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact us at Reasonab