Water Structural Engineering Leader (Associate Director)

AECOM; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director, Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of water infrastructure projects across the UK. Based in a UK office with hybrid working, you will mentor engineers, deliver robust solutions, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients on major AMP8 schemes.

The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on design of heavy civil structures, deep belowground pumping stations, large water-retaining concrete structures, and complex

Qualifications

• Degree in civil and structural engineering and professional registration/progress toward membership.
• Experience delivering robust structural solutions in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong collaboration and coordination with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of water infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team and manage technical delivery.
• Develop and review designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications to meet project needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

ICE/IStructE membership or progress

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director, Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of water infrastructure projects across the UK. Based in a UK office with hybrid working, you will mentor engineers, deliver robust solutions, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients on major AMP8 schemes.

The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on design of heavy civil structures, deep belowground pumping stations, large water-retaining concrete structures, and complex