Principal Civil Engineer - Energy & Grid (Hybrid)

Principal Civil Engineer – Energy Team

We are looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to support the continued expansion of our energy team and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. Successful candidates will be deployed to support projects across both our Renewables & Transmission and Distribution teams.

Locations

Positions can be based in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London - Aldgate Tower, or Perth and are offered with a flexible hybrid working model.

Scope of Projects

• Onshore wind
• Solar PV
• Hydroelectric (run‑off river and pumped storage)
• Grid infrastructure – Substation and Overhead Line
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Responsibilities

• Act as lead verifier on reports including technical feasibility studies and design reports.
• Liaise with clients and manage project work on a day‑to‑day basis to ensure delivery within agreed timescales 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 such as feasibility studies, inspection reports and design documentation.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or actively working towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant institution.
• Experience delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition industry is highly desirable.
• Experience within UK Transmission & Distribution projects (11KV – 400KV) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high‑degree technical competency in the design of civil or structural elements.
• Strong report writing and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or National Grid CDAE status is an added advantage.

Benefits

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

EEO Statement

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.