Water - Scotland

At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team that operates across the globe. With approximately 600 experts based in our UK and Ireland offices, we are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation. If you live in Scotland (or are open to relocating) and hold technical experience in the water sector, we want you to join our team.

Our Water Team in Scotland is delivering a diverse and high‑impact portfolio of projects that shape sustainable and resilient water systems for generations to come. One of our most recent wins is the Scottish Water SR27 Enterprise – a transformative, multi‑billion‑pound programme where AECOM has been named preferred bidder for Primary Design. This venture will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 and potentially beyond.

• Scottish Water Capital Programme: Through our CWA joint venture and partnership on the DV2 Design & Build programme and SR21 investment strategy, we design and deliver essential infrastructure such as pipelines, pumping stations, and sewer upgrades across Scotland.
• Flood & Surface Water Management: We support the implementation of flood solutions, including retrofit of blue/green infrastructure into urban areas and Natural Flood Management measures.
• Climate Resilience & Low‑Carbon Design: We drive innovation with gravity‑fed systems, carbon‑efficient materials, and renewable technologies to future‑proof critical water infrastructure.
• Remote & Rural Delivery: We tackle complex engineering challenges in Scotland’s most remote locations, including the Western Isles, with a focus on environmental sensitivity and reliability.
• Water Innovation & SME
  
  Collaboration:
  
  We support the Hydro Nation agenda through technology pilots and validation services for emerging water‑sector innovators.
• Multidisciplinary & Digital Expertise: Our integrated civil, structural, MEICA, geotechnical, and digital teams deliver data‑driven solutions.
• Beyond Scotland: We also deliver major water and wastewater projects across the UK and internationally, including Thames Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water (Cwm Taf), and the North Shore WWTP in Canada.

• Impact: We lead some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, delivering designs that prioritise innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Growth: We prioritise the professional growth of our team members from day one, offering fast‑track opportunities for development.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible career pathways, supporting technical specialism, leadership, and exploration of new disciplines.

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, structural).
• Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
• Knowledge and experience working in the water sector.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.