Associate Director Civil Engineering in Bristol

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.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Civil Engineering to provide technical leadership across a selection of data centre projects, ranging from site due diligence assessment and master‑planning 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, process 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 across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally. 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, working closely with UK and global multidisciplinary teams and supporting AECOM’s position in the hyperscale and co‑location data centre market.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 collaborative platforms.

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!

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are a Disability Confident Employer. We will provide a reasonable accommodation through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.