Principal Civil Engineer - Data Centres

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across 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 engines, 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.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

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.

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! Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Lou Buckle.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑and‑private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Employment Details

• ReqID: J10142448
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
• Career Area: Engineering
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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