Principal Structural Engineer

AECOM; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead designs for civil engineering projects in the water sector. You will work within a dynamic team and be responsible for structural calculations, site inspections, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience in reinforced concrete projects, and strong knowledge of UK design codes. This position supports hybrid work arrangements with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and construction of reinforced concrete structures.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software.
• Chartered Engineer status or nearing chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for civil engineering structures.
• Conduct structural inspections and oversee construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Structural design

Site inspections

Team collaboration

Structural analysis

Education

Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Tools

TEDDS

SCIA

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Edinburgh - Tanfield

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join our Edinburgh team of talented civil and structural engineers?

AECOM is looking to appoint an ambitious Principal Structural Engineer to join our Edinburgh based structural engineering team – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. Our Edinburgh team are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. You will play a crucial role in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects across Scotland and the UK, supporting major clients including Wessex Water, Scottish Water (SR27), Scottish Canals and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Deliver:Lead and/or contribute to the structural design of a wide variety civil engineering structures for the water industry partners and other key clients. Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete (RC) design.
• Expertise:Undertake structural inspections, site surveys, and supervision of construction activities. Support project planning, budgeting, and client communications.
• Collaborate:Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions; providingtechnical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Quality:Ensure compliance with relevant UK design codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes); and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Grow with us.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits you. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures and structural steelwork.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software including TEDDS and SCIA, or similar 3D finite element modelling tools.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) or approaching chartership.
• Strong understanding of UK structural design codes.
• Able to travel to site or client offices.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.

AECOMhas recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place byScottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years).

AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are aDisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email [e-mail] if you would like to apply through theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

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