Associate Lead Design Engineer - Water

Company Description

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of water infrastructure?

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Solutions team as an Associate Lead Design Engineer - Water in our rapidly growing Glasgow office – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

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. These include Scottish Water and companies delivering AMP
8. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

You’ll lead the design process across all project stages, from concept to completion. Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting project setup and planning, identifying resource needs and technical requirements.
• Leading design teams and acting as Technical Lead on key projects.
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement and design risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM and quality standards.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development.

What you bring to the role:

• Strong design leadership in water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design, hydraulics, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience managing technical delivery and working closely with clients and contractors.
• A passion for innovation and delivering sustainable solutions.

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 Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 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.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about 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 your lifestyle.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer Status, or approaching chartered status.
• Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
• Significant experience leading major water and drainage infrastructure engineering projects.
• Flexib…