Associate Director, Structural Engineer - Water

Associate Structural Engineer – Edinburgh

We are seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to lead complex reinforced concrete design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across Scotland and the wider UK & India region.

Based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working model – you will work in the office, remotely or at client sites as required.

• Lead structural design delivery of complex reinforced concrete water infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical authority for engineering decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee design outputs ensuring quality, compliance and technical excellence.
• Manage structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within programme and commercial constraints.
• Lead coordination with civil, mechanical, process and geotechnical disciplines.
• Support project directors and programme managers in client delivery activities.
• Build trusted relationships with key clients and delivery partners.
• Lead technical discussions, workshops and design reviews with stakeholders.
• Support bids, proposals and technical work‑winning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes through innovation and engineering efficiency.
• Mentor and develop senior and principal engineers within the structural team.
• Support technical capability growth and knowledge sharing across the business.
• Help shape a high‑performance engineering culture focused on technical excellence and accountability.
• Champion a safety‑first design culture aligned with AECOM’s Safety, Ethics and Quality principles.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, codes and quality procedures.
• Drive engineering assurance and design risk management throughout project delivery.

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (MICE and/or MIStruct
  
  E).
• Significant experience delivering reinforced concrete and structural steel design within the water sector or other highly regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Broad and substantial structural design experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing technical delivery.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering decisions clearly to clients and stakeholders.

• Leads with technical credibility.
• Makes sound engineering decisions under pressure.
• Develops high‑performing teams.
• Challenges poor assumptions and drives quality outcomes.
• Understands the commercial impact of engineering decisions.

You will receive access to a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programmes, and the flexibility of a hybrid working environment with opportunities for growth within a global, publicly traded firm.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer 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 contact Reasonab if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

ReqID: J
Business Line:
Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
Europe & India
Career Area:
Engineering
Work Location Model:
Hybrid