Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will lead (or contribute to the leadership of) the delivery of infrastructure projects ranging from drainage design, highway projects, defence schemes, data centre design, to site experience of construction support. You will provide technical and project management expertise while supporting the continued growth of the business.

You will be part of our specialist Civil Engineering discipline as part of a wider AECOM Engineering community, collaborating with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists and surveyors based in the UK and overseas.

We work for both public and private sector clients across a diverse range of sectors including local authorities, transport authorities, defence, healthcare, industrial, education, leisure and other government sectors.

• Provide commercial and technical leadership to teams of engineers and technicians, programming workloads and delivering projects to time, budget, and quality.
• Lead, review, and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications, developing buildable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, utility infrastructure and associated infrastructure for complex, multidisciplinary developments.
• Undertake project management responsibilities across a portfolio of schemes.
• Support business development activities within the unit, helping to develop client relationships and secure new work within the property and development sectors.
• Coordinate with other civil engineers and technical specialists supporting the delivery of our project portfolio, including ground engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.

You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

• Significant experience in UK development‑led infrastructure engineering, typically gained within a private or consultancy environment.
• Strong technical capability in the design of highways, access roads and infrastructure of development projects including the design of road geometry, public realm, earthworks, pavements, drainage and services.
• Good understanding and demonstrable experience of relevant standards and guidance.
• Experience of road design using 3D computer modelling packages, such as Civil 3D.
• Experience of drainage design including piped systems, SuDS based systems and familiarity with storage design and computer programs such as Info Drainage.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer status, Incorporated Engineer status or approaching this professional industry accreditation.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will provide a disability interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.