Principal Development Infrastructure Engineer (Civil)

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AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to take a lead role in the technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring others, and seeing projects through from early design to construction.

Our Development Infrastructure team provides civil engineering services to developers, housebuilders, local authorities, and major clients across Ireland and the U.K. We work across all stages of a project, from feasibility and planning to detailed design and construction, covering drainage, highways, flood risk, and water infrastructure.

The team has a strong focus on technical quality, collaboration, and mentoring, with an emphasis on practical engineering solutions.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through to construction.
• Act as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Take ownership of technical quality, programme, and coordination on assigned projects.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.