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Associate Director, Civil Engineering - Data Centres

AECOMBristol
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible?Requirements:Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a solid 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. Demonstrated experience leading complex civil infrastructure projects, preferably within the data centre, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale development sectors. Extensive knowledge of planning, highways, drainage, and utility approval processes, with experience engaging directly with Local Authorities, statutory bodies, and utility providers. Proven ability to operate as Design Lead / Technical Authority within large multidisciplinary teams, providing governance, technical assurance, and risk management.

About the job

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AECOM is excited to announce an opportunity for an Associate Director – Civil Engineering, tasked with providing technical leadership on a diverse array of projects catering to data centre clients. You will be involved in various stages, from site due diligence and master planning to detailed designs and construction support. This role is essential for driving business growth, enhancing client relationships, and furthering AECOM’s civil engineering capabilities in the data centre sector.

Your collaboration will span across a Civil Engineering Business Unit, working closely with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, process engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists, and surveyors, both in the UK and internationally, supporting our impressive portfolio of data centre projects.

As a key figure in the Data Centres Market Sector, you will represent AECOM across EMEA, as well as contribute to the civil engineering expertise in delivering projects for major technology clients. Your focus will be on ensuring technical excellence, resilience, and seamless integration across disciplines, as you work side by side with multidisciplinary teams globally, reinforcing AECOM’s leadership in the Hyperscale and Co-location data centre market.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Deliver civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data centre and critical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with AECOM standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • Oversee, review, and endorse civil engineering infrastructure designs and specifications, creating viable solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure, and civil engineering related to data centres.
  • Coordinate effectively with other civil engineers and technical specialists to ensure successful delivery of our data centre project portfolio, engaging with ground, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, project managers, architects, and environmental consultants in the UK and globally.
  • Enhance client engagement, business development, asset reviews, and expansion or upgrade strategies, while nurturing and developing civil engineers to strengthen AECOM’s technical capabilities within the Data Centres sector.

Join Us in Shaping the Future:

At AECOM, we offer a comprehensive range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future well-being, tailored to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy career advancement opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to maintain a healthy work-life balance, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteer days.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Transform the World. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Whether enhancing your commute, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work empowers individuals and communities to thrive. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the world’s most complex challenges and build lasting legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be part of AECOM. With a surge in infrastructure investment globally, our services are in high demand. We invite you to bring your innovative ideas and ambitious visions to join a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals dedicated to projects that create a positive, tangible impact worldwide. We are one global team united by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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