Senior Civil Engineer, Urban Development & Infrastructure

ARCADIS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a world-leading design and engineering consultancy, seeks a career-driven Principal Engineer for urban development projects. You will lead civil design activities, coordinate drainage, utilities and highways interfaces, and mentor engineers and technicians across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply SuDS and regulatory standards while delivering cohesive design solutions, BIM-enabled drawings, and high-quality reports that meet project objectives and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with Chartered or Incorporated status, near-chartered 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.
• Competent in manual calculation methods alongside software tools.

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

Project management

Mentorship

Civil design

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD Civil3D

BIM integration

Surfaces & utilities

Education

Chartered or Incorporated status

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD Civil3D

BIM integration

Job description

Arcadis, a world-leading design and engineering consultancy, seeks a career-driven Principal Engineer for urban development projects. You will lead civil design activities, coordinate drainage, utilities and highways interfaces, and mentor engineers and technicians across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply SuDS and regulatory standards while delivering cohesive design solutions, BIM-enabled drawings, and high-quality reports that meet project objectives and safety requirements.