Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of the energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. Successful candidates will be deployed to support projects across both our Renewables & Transmission and Distribution teams.
This position can be based in our growing offices in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London – Aldgate Tower, Perth and benefits from our flexible hybrid working model.
You should be passionate about engineering excellence and want to work on cutting‑edge energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond.
Key Projects
- Onshore wind
- Solar PV
- Hydroelectric (run‑off river and pumped storage)
- Grid infrastructure – Substation and Overhead Line
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Responsibilities
- Act as lead verifier on reports including technical feasibility studies and design reports.
- Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day‑to‑day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets.
- Coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams.
- Lead and manage the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
- Prepare and review calculations, detailed design drawings and specifications ensuring compliance with UK standards (BS EN codes, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations).
- Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries.
- Produce high‑quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation).
- Mentor and guide junior staff.
Qualifications
- BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant Institution.
- Experience delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects for the energy transition industry.
- Experience within UK transmission & distribution projects (11 KV – 400 KV).
- Demonstrate a high degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
- Strong report writing and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or National Grid CDAE status is an added advantage.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
Job Details
ReqID: J10152198
Business Line: Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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