Principal Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Principal Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Edinburgh - Tanfield

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Support the Edinburgh team to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
• Manage design scope to ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme constraints supported by the wider team.
• Work collaboratively with the wider teams in Edinburgh to support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
• Technical Expertise
  • Demonstrate strong technical understanding and maintain awareness of current industry practices and innovations.
  • Lead the quality assurance process for project deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Team Development
  • Develop and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.
  • Support a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Represent the project team in discussions with clients, colleagues and external partners, communicating technical information clearly and effectively.
• Health & Safety Leadership
  • Possess a strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
  • Actively embed a safety-first culture within your area of responsibility, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Education Base – BEng or MEng Civil Engineering Degree (or suitable equivalent).
• Professional Accreditation – Be professionally qualified or working towards accreditation with a relevant body (ICE, CIWEM etc.)
• Technical Knowledge – Have experience working within the water, wastewater and/or flood risk management sector leading project teams and managing design scope.
• Project Management – Have experience in client facing project management to support the efficient running of projects and programmes. Contribute to a strong commercial performance of project delivery. Have an understanding of construction and professional services contracts.

Enjoy the Perks.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued and you will enjoy a range of core benefits designed to support your future and well-being, with flexible benefits you can customise to suit your lifestyle. You’ll also have access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and a flexible hybrid working model.

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