Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. The Places Design Practice is seeking a career-driven Principal Engineer with proven experience in civil engineering and urban development for building projects. Key expertise includes surface and foul drainage, utilities, ground/earthworks, and highways interfaces. Experience in Industrial Manufacturing, Tech, or Defence projects is a plus. You will support Urban Development services, collaborating across GBA teams, GEC, and global Places experts.

As Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead engineering activities aligned with sustainable development and Arcadis Health & Safety standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality design solutions and define project collaboration strategies with global design teams. Responsibilities include managing design deliverables such as drawings, BIM models, reports, and specifications, reviewing team outputs, attending project meetings, and overseeing engineering management aligned with the Arcadis Integrated Management System. You will own Designer Hazard Logs, communicate residual risks to the Principal Designer, coordinate project planning, resource allocation, and team management, maintain Design Decision Logs and Project Assumptions registers, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and apprentices.

Join Arcadis to make a meaningful impact through sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together, we create a lasting legacy.

Experience
Degree qualified with Chartered or Incorporated status; near-chartered candidates will also be considered. Proven track record in civil engineering and urban development design and delivery, including drainage, highways, and utilities. Proficient in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BIM integration. Strong knowledge of design standards such as SuDS, SfA, DMRB, and Building Regulations. Experienced in project management including planning, programming, commercial aspects, 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.

About you
You are a career-driven engineer with strong leadership skills and a commitment to sustainable development. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are motivated to mentor and develop others. You embrace innovation and continuous improvement, applying your expertise to solve complex challenges while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status preferred. Near-chartered candidates with relevant experience will be considered.