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About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership for data centre projects, from initial assessments to detailed design and construction support. This role will contribute to business growth, client relationships, and the development of AECOM’s civil engineering capabilities within the data centre sector.

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.

Location

• UK - London - Aldgate Tower

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Principal

Education Level

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent)

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• Compensation, benefits and well-being programs

About the Company

• AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
• On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
• Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
• AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
• We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
• We invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
• We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

Equal Opportunity

• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.