Principal Civil Engineer: Urban Development & Sustainability

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a career-driven Principal Engineer to lead civil engineering and urban development design for building projects in the urban realm. Key responsibilities include surface & foul drainage, utilities, ground/earthworks, and highways interfaces, with opportunities across GBA teams and global Places experts.

You will provide technical leadership, manage design deliverables, mentor engineers and apprentices, and ensure designs meet Arcadis standards for sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with Chartered or Incorporated status; near-chartered candidates considered.
• Proven track record in civil engineering/urban development design and delivery including drainage, highways, and utilities.
• Proficient in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BIM integration.
• Strong knowledge of design standards (SuDS, SfA, DMRB, Building Regulations).
• Experienced in project management: planning, programming, commercial, and client relations.
• Skilled at leading teams and supporting professional development.
• Applies evidence-based engineering solutions with sound theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities aligned with sustainable development and Arcadis Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality design solutions.
• Define and implement project collaboration strategies with global design teams.
• Manage design deliverables: drawings, BIM models, reports, and specifications.
• Review team outputs and attend project meetings to maintain accuracy.
• Oversee engineering management aligned with Arcadis Integrated Management System.
• Own Designer Hazard Logs and communicate residual risks to Principal Designer.
• Coordinate project planning, resource allocation, and team management.
• Maintain Design Decision Logs and Project Assumptions registers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Client relations

Education

Chartered/ Incorporated (near-chartered considered)

Degree qualified

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD Civil3D

BIM integration

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a career-driven Principal Engineer to lead civil engineering and urban development design for building projects in the urban realm. Key responsibilities include surface & foul drainage, utilities, ground/earthworks, and highways interfaces, with opportunities across GBA teams and global Places experts.

You will provide technical leadership, manage design deliverables, mentor engineers and apprentices, and ensure designs meet Arcadis standards for sustainability and safety.