About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Civil Engineering to provide technical leadership for data centre projects, from initial assessments to construction support. This role will drive business growth, client relationships, and enhance AECOM’s civil engineering capabilities in the data centre sector.
Responsibilities
- Provide civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data centre and critical infrastructure 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 and structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.
- Support client engagement, business development, asset reviews and expansion or upgrade strategies, while mentoring and developing civil engineers to enhance and strengthen AECOM’s technical capability within the Data Centres sector.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong technical foundation in infrastructure design and delivery for data centre clients.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent), or operating at chartered level with clear evidence of professional standing and leadership.
- Proven experience leading the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale development sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes, with experience engaging directly with Local Authorities, statutory bodies, and utility providers.
- Demonstrated capability operating as Design Lead / Technical Authority within large multidisciplinary teams, providing governance, technical assurance, and risk management.
- Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in platforms.
Location
- UK - London - Aldgate Tower
Work Type
- Hybrid
Education Level
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a 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 have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
- We foster a safe and respectful workplace, where 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 provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
- We are the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
- Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
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.
