At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge data centre infrastructure across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading firm shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to work on nationally significant projects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the UK's digital economy with your engineering expertise.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in civil engineering and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you a Principal civil engineering professional ready to shape the UK’s mission-critical infrastructure?
You’ll join a team designing and delivering the civil engineering foundations behind high-performance data centres across the UK.
This role places you at the centre of hyperscale and colocation data-centre development - projects that demand strategic thinking, robust technical delivery, and the ability to design resilient infrastructure supporting the UK’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
If you’re a civil engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, engineering‑led environment - with genuine responsibility, visibility and the chance to shape nationally significant projects, this is your opportunity.
What's In It For You Leadership on Mission-critical Projects - Lead the civil design and delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centres throughout the UK - from feasibility assessments and planning submissions through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
Your input will guide drainage performance, resilience, groundworks strategy and long‑term operational success.
Strategic Client Partnership - Work closely with major UK and international clients, providing senior‑level direction, design assurance and value‑driven civil engineering solutions.
You’ll translate complex site constraints into compliant, efficient and future‑proof strategies that position you as a trusted engineering advice.
Technical Depth
Principal Civil Engineer employer: Black & White Engineering
At Black & White Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Newcastle, Manchester, and London offices provide unique opportunities for professional growth, with access to cutting-edge projects in sustainability and emissions consultancy. We are committed to supporting our employees' development through continuous training and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Black & White Engineering Recruitment Team
