Associate Director – Structural Engineering (Water Infrastructure)

AECOM

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AECOM in Edinburgh leads complex structural design across water infrastructure projects in Scotland and the UK&I region. You will guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary delivery to meet safety, quality and programme targets.

The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities to shape major water projects with Scottish Water and other clients. Strong leadership and communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Chartered Engineer (MIStructE and/or MICE).
Experience delivering reinforced concrete and structural steelwork in water infrastructure.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to communicate engineering decisions clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the structural design delivery of complex reinforced concrete water infrastructure projects.
Act as technical authority across multidisciplinary teams.
Oversee design outputs to ensure quality and compliance.
Manage structural design packages from concept to construction support.
Mentor and develop senior engineers within the team.
Drive safety and quality in project delivery.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Communication

Water sector experience

Reinforced concrete

Structural steelwork

Chartered Engineer

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MIStructE/MICE)

Job description

The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities to shape major water projects with Scottish Water and other clients. Strong leadership and communications skills are essential.

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