Senior Civil Engineer in Manchester

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Start here. Grow here. AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to help deliver civil engineering designs and technical documentation across a selection of projects for data centre clients, which range from site due diligence assessment and masterplanning to detailed design and construction support. This role will contribute to project delivery and support 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 assist with project delivery, contributing civil engineering expertise to data centre projects for major technology clients, working closely with UK and global multidisciplinary teams and supporting AECOM’s position in the Hyperscale and Co‑location data centre market.

Responsibilities Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide civil engineering support for data centre projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver and review civil 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 and work 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.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers to strengthen and enhance AECOM’s technical capability and delivery excellence within the Data Centres sector.

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 to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Working toward or fully Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, ideally including data centres, mission‑critical, or large‑scale developments.
• Knowledge of planning, highways, drainage and utility approval processes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supporting design coordination and technical delivery.
• Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in collaborative platforms.

Onboarding Requirement All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Disability Confident Employer 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 ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.