Senior Civil Engineer, Urban Development & Infrastructure

ARCADIS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a career-driven Principal Engineer to lead civil engineering and urban development design for building projects. You will drive drainage, highways, utilities and deliver cohesive design solutions across multidisciplinary teams.

Join a global practice focused on sustainable design, with opportunities to mentor engineers and shape innovative solutions, while coordinating with GBA teams and global Places experts.

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.
• Strong knowledge of design standards (SuDS, SfA, DMRB, Building Regulations).
• Experience in project management: planning, programming, commercial, and client relations.
• Leads teams and mentors engineers, technicians, and apprentices.

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.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Degree qualified with Chartered or Incorporated status

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. You will drive drainage, highways, utilities and deliver cohesive design solutions across multidisciplinary teams.

Join a global practice focused on sustainable design, with opportunities to mentor engineers and shape innovative solutions, while coordinating with GBA teams and global Places experts.