Associate Director Civil Engineering

Associate Director Civil Engineering

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Civil Engineering to provide technical leadership across a selection of projects for data‑centre clients, which range from site due diligence assessment and master planning to detailed design and construction support. The role will support business growth, client relationships, and the continued development of AECOM’s civil engineering capability within the data‑centre sector. You will work within a Civil Engineering Business Unit collaborating with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, process engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists and surveyors based in the UK and overseas who are supporting our portfolio of data‑centre projects.

Within the Data Centres Market Sector, you will act as an ambassador for AECOM across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally. You will contribute civil engineering expertise to the delivery of data‑centre projects for major technology clients, ensuring technical excellence, resilience and integration across disciplines, working closely with UK and global multidisciplinary teams and supporting AECOM’s position in the hyperscale and co‑location data‑centre market.

• Provide civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data‑centre and critical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, review and approve civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications, developing buildable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure and civil engineering works associated with data‑centres.
• Coordinate with other civil engineers and technical specialists supporting the delivery of our data‑centre project portfolio including ground, electrical, mechanical and structural engineers, project managers, architects and environmental consultants across the UK and our global business.
• Support client engagement, business development, asset reviews and expansion or upgrade strategies, while mentoring and developing civil engineers to enhance and strengthen AECOM’s technical capability within the Data Centres sector.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong technical foundation in infrastructure design and delivery for data‑centre clients.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent), or operating at chartered level with clear evidence of professional standing and leadership.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects, ideally within data‑centres, mission‑critical, industrial, or large‑scale development sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes, with experience engaging directly with local authorities, statutory bodies, and utility providers.
• Demonstrated capability operating as Design Lead / Technical Authority within large multidisciplinary teams, providing governance, technical assurance and risk management.
• Understanding of BIM modelling, processes and experience working in collaborative platforms.

At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Follow us on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram and You Tube to explore our voices, employee stories, latest projects and much more. For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on Linked In Lou Buckle.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address Reaso if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

ReqID: J
Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
Europe & India
Career Area:
Engineering
Work Location Model:
Hybrid