Associate Civil Engineer – Water

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape water projects in Scotland, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions. You’ll drive design excellence, ensure on-time delivery within budgets, and mentor engineers while promoting safety and sustainability. The position sits at the heart of a major Scottish Water programme, offering a chance to influence long-term water and wastewater infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with clients and partners to create tangible benefits for communities and the environment.

Pay / Benefits

• core benefits
• flexible benefits
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• hybrid working model
• flexible/part-time arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes meeting client expectations
• Manage design scope to stay within budget and schedule
• Identify and secure appropriate resources for projects
• Lead QA and ensure standards and client requirements are met
• Promote standardisation and low-carbon design in project delivery
• Mentor junior staff and support professional growth
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment
• Engage with stakeholders (clients, team members, external partners)
• Embed health and safety best practices and ensure compliance

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering
• Be professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM or actively pursuing accreditation
• Significant experience in water or wastewater industry

• Strong communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Team collaboration
• Technical design knowledge
• Quality assurance leadership
• Knowledge of standardisation and low-carbon design

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