At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects for data centres, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to creating a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a range of personalised benefits.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams globally and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major technology projects while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and experience in complex infrastructure projects required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across a selection of projects for data centre clients, which range from site due diligence assessment and masterplanning to detailed design and construction support. The role will support business growth, client relationships, and the continued development of AECOM’s civil engineering capability within the data centre sector.
You will work within a Civil Engineering Business Unit, collaborating with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists, and surveyors based in the UK and overseas who are supporting our portfolio of data centre projects. Within the Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as an ambassador for AECOM, providing expert civil engineering guidance across EMEA and within global teams.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- 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.
Come grow with us: And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized 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.
Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 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.
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 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. We will offer a reasonable accommodation through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Principal Civil Engineer in Basingstoke employer: AECO
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the architecture field, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities. With a culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, AECOM provides the perfect platform for architects to thrive and make a difference in the world.
