Overview

Join to apply for the Associate Lead Design Engineer - Water role at AECOM in our Glasgow office with a flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients, including Scottish Water and AMP8 initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to lead a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

What you’ll do

• You’ll lead the design process across all project stages, from concept to completion. Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations. Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting project setup and planning, identifying resource needs and technical requirements.
• Leading design teams and acting as Technical Lead on key projects.
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement and design risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM and quality standards.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development.

What you bring to the role

• Strong design leadership in water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design, hydraulics, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience managing technical delivery and working closely with clients and contractors.
• A passion for innovation and delivering sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer Status, or approaching chartered status.
• Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
• Significant experience leading major water and drainage infrastructure engineering projects.
• Flexible to travel to other AECOM and client offices.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

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EEO and Benefits

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We offer hybrid work options and opportunities for career development, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and flexible working arrangements. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition if they meet the minimum criteria. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.