Overview

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of water infrastructure? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary water team as a Principal Civil Engineer in one of our vibrant UK offices - whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we deliver an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. Our team is engaged in high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects both in the UK and internationally, spanning feasibility through to design, operation, maintenance and asset management. We are an industry leader in the application of blue green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

Responsibilities and qualifications below reflect the core requirements for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Be responsible for the delivery of complex tasks and projects and manage the budget and programme for these tasks and projects. Work proactively and collaboratively to solve engineering problems to deliver benefits to the communities that we serve.
• Expertise: Be involved in all design stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications. Ensure compliance of design with all applicable standards and regulations and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.
• Collaboration: Liaise with clients to develop scope, price proposals and communicate project progress. Work closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of drainage and flood risk projects in the UK and overseas to a high level of quality.
• Leadership: Lead the technical delivery on a number of projects and be responsible for reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Develop: Undertake line manager responsibilities for a number of junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations for those assigned. Support the development of junior members of the team, managing their input into projects and mentoring them (technical work and ICE / CIWEM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent qualification), or demonstratable equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in the delivery and design of sustainable drainage or nature-based solutions at Principal level.
• Experience of leading project teams or sub-teams and mentoring and training junior staff.
• Chartered/Incorporated or working towards this with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.
• Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals.
• Experience of outline and / or detailed design of flood risk management / assessment or drainage schemes.

About the employer

We are a leading water and infrastructure consultancy with a global team delivering major projects across the UK and internationally, focusing on water, SuDS and blue-green infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.