Principal Civil Engineer - Water Principal Civil Engineer - Water AECOM ago Building

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

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Civil Engineer in one of our rapidly growing Scotland offices – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth – whilst also utilising our flexible hybrid working model.

• Lead project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
• Manage design scope to ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme constraints.
• 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
  • Play a lead role in the development and management of design teams in the Perth office, while collaborating with colleagues across the UK and Ireland.
  • Develop and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a strong communicator, capable of effectively engaging with multiple project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners.
• 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.

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

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Follow our AECOM Water page on Linked In to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!