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Principal Civil Engineer

Warrington, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead multi-disciplinary nuclear projects from feasibility to turn-key delivery, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for public and private sector clients in the UK and overseas. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000134747991-principal-civil-engineer-at-aecom)

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Nuclear)

Builds

Nuclear infrastructure projects (new build and decommissioning)

Domain

Nuclear Energy / Civil Engineering

Required skills

Strategic technical leadership, Civil/Structural engineering design expertise, Project lifecycle management, Bid and proposal development, Mentorship of junior engineers, Professional engineering judgement, Security clearance eligibility

Preferred skills

Nuclear sector experience, New build and decommissioning project experience, Chartered Engineer status

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of nuclear design work for diverse clients, Prepare and review detailed civil engineering designs, Provide strategic guidance across integrated multi-disciplinary teams, Support client engagement and bid preparation, Oversee project delivery to ensure programme and safety targets, Mentor technicians, graduates, and developing engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership