Associate Director - Mechanical

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in one of our Scotland offices – whilst also taking advantage of work from home days through our hybrid work approach.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support
• Act as Lead Verifier for Mechanical design drawings, mechanical plant selection, specifications, WIMES Data Sheets, Valve schedules, Equipment Schedules, lifting strategies, hydraulic headloss calculations and P&IDs
• Liaise and collaborate with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide
• Lead a Mechanical Engineering Team preparing designs of the Mechanical Elements for Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants and Infrastructure projects
• Develop Scopes, Proposals, Estimates and Programmes for Mechanical engineering projects
• Manage and deliver the Mechanical Engineering elements of Multi-disciplinary Water Projects including Treatment plants. Acting as Mechanical Lead on projects including WwTW, WTW and Infrastructure. Supporting the Project Manager and Design Lead to successfully deliver the Mechanical Scope to programme and budget
• Act as overall Design Lead for Mechanical biased projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers and provide training and development
• Visit site to carry surveys and support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers
• Lead and contribute design review meeting such as HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs and SWIFTS
• Assist the Project Manager to set realistic programmes and budgets for Mechanical projects
• Be a Line manager for Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers

Enjoy the Perks.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued – and let's not forget the perks! At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, and flexible benefits you can customise to suit your lifestyle. Take advantage of our technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to accelerate your career development, and utilise our flexible hybrid working model to create a healthy work‑life balance.

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

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Be a Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution, such as IMechE
• A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications, and calculations with confidence and precision
• Hands‑on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

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 Reaso if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.