Principal Civil Engineer - Urban Development

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

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 & 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.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead engineering activities aligned with sustainable development and Arcadis Health & Safety standards.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality design solutions.

• Define and implement project collaboration strategies with global design teams.

• Manage design deliverables: drawings, BIM models, reports, and specifications.

• Review team outputs and attend project meetings to maintain accuracy.

• Oversee engineering management aligned with Arcadis Integrated Management System.

• Own Designer Hazard Logs and communicate residual risks to Principal Designer.

• Coordinate project planning, resource allocation, and team management.

• Maintain Design Decision Logs and Project Assumptions registers.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and apprentices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified with Chartered or Incorporated status; near-chartered candidates considered.

• Proven track record in civil engineering/urban development design and delivery, including drainage, highways, and utilities.

• Proficient in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BIM integration.

• Strong knowledge of design standards (SuDS, SfA, DMRB, Building Regulations).

• Experienced in project management: planning, programming, commercial, 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.