Lead Structural Engineer (LV) – Water

Overview

As Lead Structural Engineer in AECOM’s Water team, you’ll shape structural solutions for high-value water infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, mentor colleagues, and maintain strong client relationships. The role combines hands-on design with leadership to deliver robust, innovative outcomes that support AMP8 and major water sector initiatives. This is a chance to influence projects from concept to completion and help uplift communities through essential infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• benefits and well-being for diverse needs

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a range of heavy civil structures, from pumping stations to large concrete structures and piled foundations
• Lead and oversee detailed design work and, where appropriate, produce designs yourself
• Introduce innovative ideas and best practices to improve value for clients
• Lead the structural design of projects and mentor team members to support professional development
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders
• Prepare and review high-quality drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and efficiency standards
• Build and sustain positive client relationships through leadership and technical excellence

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in civil and structural engineering
• Membership or working towards membership of ICE or IStructE
• Experience delivering robust structural solutions in multidisciplinary environments
• Experience in structural design using applicable standards and specifications

• excellent communication skills
• leadership and mentoring abilities
• ability to manage client relationships
• structural design for heavy civil engineering structures
• knowledge of concrete, steel-framed structures, pumped stations, and piling foundations
• ability to apply relevant design standards and specifications

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