Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership on a selection of data centre projects. The role spans site due diligence, master‑planning, detailed design and construction support. You will contribute civil engineering expertise to the delivery of data centre projects for major technology clients, ensuring technical excellence, resilience and integration across disciplines while supporting business growth, client relationships and AECOM’s civil engineering capability 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, electrical, mechanical, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our 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.
Qualifications
* 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
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, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
Additional Information
At AECOM we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn, Lou Buckle.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction
* Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
* Business Group: DCS
* Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
* Career Area: Engineering
* Location model: Hybrid
* ReqID: J10142448
Equal Opportunity Statement
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, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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