Principal Civil Engineer in Manchester

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across a selection of projects for data centre clients, which range from site due diligence assessment and masterplanning 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, 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, providing expert civil engineering guidance across EMEA and within global teams. 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide strategic civil engineering leadership and technical governance for data centre 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 engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.
• Support client engagement, business development, strategic asset planning, and sector thought leadership, while mentoring and developing civil engineers to enhance technical capability and delivery excellence within the Data Centres sector.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent) or operating at chartered level with demonstrated leadership and professional authority.
• Extensive experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects, ideally in data centres, mission-critical, or large-scale developments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes.
• Proven track record operating as Design Lead / Principal Technical Authority within multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in collaborative platforms.

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!

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Lou Buckle.

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