Associate Lead Design Engineer

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here.

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

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Solutions team as an Associate Lead Design Engineer - Water in our rapidly growing Glasgow office – whilst also taking advantage of our 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. These include Scottish Water and companies delivering AMP8. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here's 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.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different, so we're happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• 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.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled 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 and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.