Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer focuses on collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality water and wastewater projects.

What the role involves

• Collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality water and wastewater projects.
• Contributing across all design stages, from concept through to detailed design and technical reporting.
• Applying creative and practical thinking to solve real-world engineering challenges.
• Leading the technical delivery of key projects and reviewing work produced by others.
• Managing project scope, budget, and timelines effectively.
• Building strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates and technical guidance.

Skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstratable equivalent experience.
• Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level.
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards.
• Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and.

Confirmed role details

• Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland.
• Process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical.
• At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving