Civil Design & EngineeringBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-07-29Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. The electricity transmission and distribution networks in the UK are currently undergoing major upgrading to meet future demand. As part of the Resilience team, Arcadis is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with a minimum of 10 years proven combined experience in civil and structural engineering generally, 4 years of which should have been in transmission and distribution projects up to 400kV.Reporting to the Associate Technical Director/Technical Director, you will be responsible for technical delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, meeting, or exceeding, client expectations, promoting and marketing all facets of Arcadis' services during interfaces with clients and other sectors and disciplines, contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan and building networks within the industry.Lead engineering activities aligned with electricity substation developmentCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality design solutionsDefine and implement project collaboration strategies with global design teamsManage design deliverables: drawings, BIM models, reports, and specificationReview/approve team outputs and attend project meetings as appropriateOversee engineering management aligned with Arcadis Integrated Management SystemOwn Designer Hazard Logs and communicate residual risks to clientCoordinate project planning, resource allocation, and team managementProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, offering encouragement towards professional statusQualifications & Experience:Preferably ICE Chartered statusProven track record in civil engineering/substation design and delivery, including earthworks, drainage, roads, structures, utilities etc.Proficient in use of following software packages: InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Revit/Robot, TEDDS, Civil3D, BIM integration, etc.SuDS, DMRB, Building Regulations, Operator standards etcExperienced in project management: planning, programming, commercial, and client relationsExperienced at leading teams and supporting professional development, with excellent people-management skillsAbility to apply evidence-based engineering solutions with sound theoretical knowledgeGood working knowledge of H+S regulationsCompetence in manual calculation methods alongside software tools would be considered beneficialWhy Arcadis?You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.
Principal Civil Engineer (Highways) employer: Arcadis
Arcadis UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where sustainability and resilience are at the forefront of our projects. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects in the water and energy sectors. Located in the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
