Principal Civil Engineer

Role Description

Deliver end-to-end civil design services for urban development, ensuring compliant, high-quality outcomes through collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead design teams, allocate tasks, and mentor staff.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, and compliance with ISO19650 and data center standards.
• Coordinate with BIM teams and manage multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Provide technical assurance, verification, and sign‑off of project milestones.
• Collaborate with lead offices on risks, opportunities, and delivery improvements.
• Drive capability development and contribute to long‑term discipline growth.
• Promote knowledge sharing through service groups and communities of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed Civil Engineer; postgraduate studies advantageous.
• 10+ years’ experience in multidisciplinary design and BIM platforms (Civil3D, ACC, Bluebeam, Dynamo, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.).
• Expertise in urban development (roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks) and data center standards.
• Strong knowledge of UK, North American, and EU standards.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling for sewer, electrical, and telecom systems.
• Skilled in pressurized pipe system design (potable, fire water, sprinklers).
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and collaboration skills.
• ISO19650 certifications considered advantageous.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. We listen, understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.