Principal Engineer Land Development Infrastructure
Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage projects as a Principal Engineer.
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
Description
design delivery
bim modelling
document management
project coordination
client management
technical guidance
Project duties will include the preparation of design solutions at various stages of a project; production management of drawings / BIM models, reports, specifications and estimates; document management; attendance at meetings, and overseeing the work of other team members to deliver project objectives;
Project management duties will include co-ordination of a wide range of discipline inputs; monitoring and protecting our client relationships; planning and programming; commercial management and presenting projects for audit;
Promoting and developing the technical capability of other team members, both within the UK and within our Global Excellence Centre;
Keep up to date with developments in the industry sector and with technical and legislative developments and seek out opportunities to develop your professional profile.
Detailed design delivery for development and transport infrastructure including delivery in a D&B environment..
Overseeing the financial performance and contractual management of single discipline projects . Responsible for ensuring compliance with quality management and reporting systems.
Leading on the resolution of technical issues on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members, such as more junior engineers, technicians and apprentices;
Working in collaboration with other design disciplines and contractor D&B teams to ensure the integrity of the overall design;
Requirements
autocad civils3d
microdrainage
infodrainage
chartered
civil engineering
suds
A proven background in the design and delivery of development infrastructure including surface water, foul water drainage, highways, earthworks, and utilities design;
Sound knowledge of SuDS, SfA, DMRB, and Local Authority design standards;
Demonstrated experience in a client facing position;
Expertise in software design methods such as MicroDrainage/ InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD Civils3D including integration with BIM models;
Have a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
Chartered status although those close to achieving chartered status would also be considered and supported in development of their professional qualifications.
Technically competent in fundamental design principles with the ability to apply manual calculation methods where software methods are not available;
Experienced in preparing initial feasibility and site appraisal studies, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver successful planning applications. Experience supporting the discharge of planning conditions would be an advantage;
Line management and performance management experience;
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths