Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables & Transmission & Distribution

Overview

As a Principal Civil Engineer at AECOM, you will lead civil engineering efforts within our energy teams, shaping sustainable infrastructure across the UK and beyond. You will guide feasibility through construction, coordinating multi-disciplinary design work and liaising with clients to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. Your work will span onshore wind, solar, hydro, grid, and BESS projects, driving technical excellence and career growth within a growing team. This role offers high-impact projects in a flexible hybrid environment and valuable development opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• comprehensive benefits and well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Act as lead verifier on feasibility studies and design reports
• Liaise with clients, manage day-to-day project work, and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams
• Lead the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, and external works
• Prepare and review calculations, detailed designs, and specifications to UK standards (BS EN, Eurocodes, CDM)
• Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries
• Produce high-quality reports (feasibility studies, inspections, design documentation)
• Mentor and guide junior staff

Key requirements

• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with ICE or equivalent
• Experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects in the Energy Transition sector
• Experience in UK Transmission & Distribution projects (11KV - 400KV)
• Strong technical competency in civil/structural design
• Proficient in report writing and organizational skills
• Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or National Grid CDAE status (advantage)

• Client liaison and communication
• Team coordination and collaboration
• Mentorship and people development
• Design of civil infrastructure (roads, drainage, external works)
• Calculations, detailed design drawings, specifications
• Compliance with UK standards (BS EN, Eurocodes)

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