Senior Civil Engineer - Energy & Grid Infrastructure Lead

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to support the growth of our energy team across Renewables & Transmission/Distribution projects. The role can be based in multiple UK offices with hybrid working.

You will lead design, feasibility, and construction supervision of civil infrastructure for wind, solar, hydro, and grid projects. Ideal candidates have a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, chartership or work towards it, and a proven track record in complex multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant Institution.
• Experience in delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition industry is highly desirable.
• Experience within UK Transmission & Distribution projects (11KV - 400KV) is highly desirable.
• High degree of technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
• Report writing and organisational skills are key to the role.
• Familiarity with NGTS or National Grid CDAE status is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead verifier on reports including technical feasibility studies and design reports.
• Liaise with clients, manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed timescale and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams
• Lead and manage the design of civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, civil structural infrastructure and external works.
• Prepare and review calculations, detailed design drawings and specifications ensuring compliance with UK standards (BS EN codes, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations).
• Conduct site inspections and respond to technical queries
• Produce high-quality reports (feasibility studies, inspection reports, design documentation)
• Mentor and guide junior staff

Skills

Technical design competency

Report writing

Organisational skills

Education

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or active pursuit

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to support the growth of our energy team across Renewables & Transmission/Distribution projects. The role can be based in multiple UK offices with hybrid working.

You will lead design, feasibility, and construction supervision of civil infrastructure for wind, solar, hydro, and grid projects. Ideal candidates have a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, chartership or work towards it, and a proven track record in complex multi-disciplinary