Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables & Transmission & Distribution

Overview

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead civil design and verification across energy projects, spanning wind, solar, hydro, grid, and storage. You’ll work within the Renewables & Transmission and Distribution teams to deliver feasibility through construction, shaping sustainable infrastructure. You’ll engage with clients, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff, contributing to AECOM’s global energy agenda. This role offers broad project scope, technical leadership, and a clear path for career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global opportunities

Responsibilities

• Act as lead verifier on feasibility studies and design reports
• Liaise with clients, manage day-to-day project delivery within timescales and budgets
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams
• Lead and manage civil infrastructure design (roads, drainage, external works)
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and specifications per UK standards (BS EN, Eurocodes, CDM)
• Perform site inspections and address technical queries
• Produce high-quality reports (feasibility, inspection, design documentation)
• Mentor and guide junior staff

Key requirements

• BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status or working towards chartership
• 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
• Solid report writing and organizational skills
• Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or National Grid CDAE status is advantageous

• Strong client liaison and communication
• Leadership and team coordination
• Mentoring and people development
• Civil/structural design expertise
• Knowledge of BS EN codes and Eurocodes
• CDM Regulations compliance

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