At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of large-scale data centre projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Top international engineering consultancy with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 15% bonus, flexible hybrid working, and career progression.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and exposure to advanced engineering solutions.
- Why this job: Join a specialist team and work on cutting-edge engineering projects that make a global impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and significant UK consultancy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering world-class data centre projects across the globe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a talented Principal Civil Engineer to help lead the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical developments.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team focused exclusively on data centres, working on technically challenging projects from initial site planning through to detailed design and construction support.
The successful candidate will lead the civil engineering design of complex developments, taking responsibility for external site layouts that maximise capacity, accessibility and operational efficiency. You will oversee the design and coordination of underground infrastructure, including drainage, utilities, fuel systems and service routes, while delivering site infrastructure solutions covering roads, hardstanding, security perimeters and landscaping. The role will also involve interpreting ground investigation data and developing practical foundation strategies in collaboration with structural engineering teams.
As a Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, manage multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior engineers and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. You will ensure designs are delivered to the highest technical standards, on programme and within budget.
Applicants should be degree qualified in Civil Engineering and have significant UK consultancy experience delivering infrastructure design projects. Strong expertise in highways, drainage and external works is essential, together with experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Chartered status (CEng MICE), or being close to achieving it, would be highly desirable.
In return, our client offers the opportunity to work on some of the world's most advanced data centre developments within a thriving international business. Alongside a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, employees enjoy genuine career progression, exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects and flexible hybrid working, including working from home two days per week.
Principal Civil Engineer in London employer: Conrad Consulting
Conrad Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Edinburgh where innovation meets tradition. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the building services sector, alongside a supportive culture that values teamwork and excellence in project delivery.
