Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to support a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the water industry?

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Civil Engineer in one of our rapidly growing Scotland offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Inverness) – 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.

AECOM has recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years).

AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Design Excellence - Produce high-quality design work that meets client requirements and industry standards, Taking responsibility for your own personal delivery and of that of a wider team
2. Project Management Awareness - Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution. Work with Project Manager to monitor programme performance vs baseline and identify any blockers to timely project progression.
3. Quality Assurance - Take responsibility for ensuring all work is delivered to a high standard through thorough reviews and checks to maintain quality and accuracy. Where required providing feedback to junior members of staff.
4. Team Collaboration and Communication – Take ownership of elements of project work supported by a junior staff. Act as an effective team player by contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment while communicating effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
5. Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) Compliance - Develop Design Risk Assessments and Project SHE Plans to ensure safety and environmental considerations are integrated into all project phases.

Enjoy the Perks.

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

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!