Senior Civil Engineer

AECOM; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core benefits

Career development

Hybrid working

Technical networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our UK practice. You will lead (or contribute to the leadership of) the delivery of infrastructure projects, ranging from drainage design, highway projects, defence schemes and data centre design, through to site experience of construction support, providing technical and project management expertise while supporting the growth of the business.

You will collaborate with ground, structural, mechanical, electrical engineers, architects,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK development-led infrastructure engineering.
• Strong capability in the design of highways, access roads and infrastructure for development projects.
• Good experience with 3D modelling and Civil 3D.
• Familiar with drainage design including piped systems and SuDS.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered or approaching chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and technical leadership to teams of engineers and technicians, programming workloads and delivering projects on time, within budget and to quality.
• Lead, review, and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications for site development.
• Undertake project management across a portfolio of schemes.
• Support business development and client relationship building in the property and development sectors.
• Coordinate with other engineers and specialists across the UK and global offices.

Skills

Highways design

Civil engineering

3D modelling

Project leadership

Client relations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will lead (or contribute to the leadership of) the delivery of infrastructure projects, which range from drainage design, highway projects, defence schemes and data centre design through to site experience of construction support, providing technical and project management expertise while supporting the continued growth of the business.

You will be part of our specialist Civil Engineering discipline as part of a wider AECOM Engineering community, collaborating with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists and surveyors based in the UK and overseas. We work for both public and private sector clients across a diverse range of sectors including local authorities, transport authorities, defence, healthcare, industrial, education, leisure and other government sectors.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide commercial and technical leadership to teams of engineers and technicians, programming workloads and delivering projects to time, budget, and quality.
• Lead, review, and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications, developing buildable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, highways/access, utility infrastructure and associated infrastructure for complex, multidisciplinary developments.
• Undertake project management responsibilities across a portfolio of schemes.
• Support business development activities within the unit, helping to develop client relationships and secure new work within the property and development sectors.
• Coordinate with other civil engineers and technical specialists supporting the delivery of our project portfolio, including ground engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.

Come grow with us:

• core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being
• career development opportunities
• our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle
• technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Requirements:

• Significant experience in UK development-led infrastructure engineering, typically gained within a private or consultancy environment.
• Strong technical capability in the design of highways, access roads and infrastructure of development projects including the design of road geometry, public realm, earthworks, pavements, drainage and services.
• To understand and have good demonstrable experience of relevant standards and guidance.
• Good experience of road design using 3D computer modelling packages, such as Civil 3D.
• Good experience of drainage design including piped systems, SuDS based systems and familiarity with storage design and computer programs such as InfoDrainage.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer status, Incorporated Engineer status or approaching this professional industry accreditation.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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

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 [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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