Senior Civil Engineer – Urban Development Lead

ARCADIS

Leeds

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Arcadis Places Design Practice in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Engineer with proven civil engineering and urban development delivery experience for building projects in Leeds. You will lead surface and foul drainage, utilities, ground/earthworks, and highways interfaces, ensuring sustainable, high-quality design across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, coordinate global design collaboration, manage design deliverables, and uphold Arcadis IMS 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.
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 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.