Senior Structural Engineer – Water Industry

Company: AECOM
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead structural design for water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering from concept to construction. You collaborate with clients and AECOM teams to drive approved, high-quality solutions. You’ll produce and review calculations, drawings, and reports while managing budget and schedule. You mentor junior staff and explore new methods to innovate. This is a chance to shape resilient water projects through a global, multidisciplinary firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working model
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days
  • well-being programs
  • global, publicly traded firm benefits

Responsibilities

  • Design and review structural elements for water and wastewater infrastructure from concept to construction
  • Collaborate with clients and project teams to secure buy‑in and align on solutions
  • Produce and review calculations, drawings, and technical reports to standards
  • Deliver within agreed budget, programme, and quality; assist with project planning
  • Explore innovative methods and forward-thinking approaches
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff, delegating tasks and guiding technical work

Key requirements

  • Civil or Structural Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Experience in structural analysis and design, especially reinforced concrete and steelwork
  • Experience with digital delivery using BIM and 3D design tools
  • Membership or working towards membership of ICE or IStructE
  • Collaborative stakeholder management
  • Mentoring and leadership
  • Innovative and proactive mindset
  • Structural analysis and design (reinforced concrete and steel)
  • BIM and 3D design tools
  • Digital delivery of projects in a water infrastructure context

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Posted: October 1st, 2026