Principal Structural Engineer

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Edinburgh - Tanfield

Are you ready to join our Edinburgh team of talented civil and structural engineers?

AECOM is looking to appoint an ambitious Principal Structural Engineer to join our Edinburgh based structural engineering team – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. Our Edinburgh team are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. You will play a crucial role in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects across Scotland and the UK, supporting major clients including Wessex Water, Scottish Water (SR27), Scottish Canals and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Deliver: Lead and/or contribute to the structural design of a wide variety of civil engineering structures for the water industry partners and other key clients. Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete (RC) design.
• Expertise: Undertake structural inspections, site surveys, and supervision of construction activities. Support project planning, budgeting, and client communications.
• Collaborate: Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions; providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Quality: Ensure compliance with relevant UK design codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes); and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. 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 you.

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

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures and structural steelwork.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software including TEDDS and SCIA, or similar 3D finite element modelling tools.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStruct
  
  E) or approaching chartership.
• Strong understanding of UK structural design codes.
• Able to travel to site or client offices.

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 let us know using this email address Reasonab if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview  Scheme.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.