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Principal Civil Engineer - Data Centres - London
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Principal Civil Engineer - Data Centres
Location
London (Hybrid)
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
About the Opportunity
Hyperscale Data Centres | Major Technology Clients | International Projects
Are you looking to play a leading role on some of Europe's most complex hyperscale data centre developments? Would the opportunity to influence projects from site selection and masterplanning through to construction delivery excite you? Do you want to work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering mission critical infrastructure for some of the world's largest technology companies?
A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join its rapidly growing Data Centre team. Working on major hyperscale and co-location developments across the UK, Europe and wider international markets, you will provide technical leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
About the Role
The successful Principal Civil Engineer will work closely with civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical and electrical engineering teams, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions for major technology clients while helping to develop technical standards and drive business growth within the mission critical sector.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the civil engineering delivery of hyperscale data centre developments
- Develop infrastructure solutions including drainage, highways, utilities, pavements and earthworks
- Review and approve technical designs, specifications and project documentation
- Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, mechanical and electrical engineering teams
- Provide technical leadership and governance across major projects
- Support client engagement and business development activities
- Assist with strategic planning, asset reviews and infrastructure optimisation studies
- Mentor and develop engineers across the civil engineering team
- Drive technical excellence and best practice throughout project delivery
- Contribute to the continued growth of a market-leading data centre division
Requirements
We Are Looking For A Principal Civil Engineer Who:
- Is degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Is Chartered (CEng MICE or equivalent), or operating at Chartered level
- Has extensive experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects
- Has experience within data centres, mission critical infrastructure or major development projects
- Has strong knowledge of highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities and development infrastructure
- Understands planning, approval and statutory authority processes
- Has experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Is comfortable providing technical governance and project oversight
- Has experience working within BIM environments and collaborative delivery platforms
- Enjoys mentoring and developing engineers within a growing team
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Package
- £65,000 - £75,000
- Hybrid working
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Professional membership support
- Structured training and development programmes
- Leadership development opportunities
- Exposure to some of the largest hyperscale data centre projects in the market
- Clear progression towards Associate and Associate Director level
- Flexible benefits package
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the Civil Engineering team at Energi People.
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com
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