AECOM is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer

Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Engineer and lead a team shaping the future of the water industry. You will be part of our multidisciplinary Water Team, supporting major programmes like Scottish Water's SR27 Enterprise to deliver work with large-scale, meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
• Manage design scope to ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme constraints.
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding and maintain awareness of current industry practices and innovations.
• Lead the quality assurance process for project deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Develop and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.
• Act as a strong communicator, effectively engaging with multiple project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners.
• Apply strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Actively embed a safety-first culture within your area of responsibility, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices.

What We're Looking For

• A BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Be professionally qualified or working towards accreditation with a relevant body such as the ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience working within the water/wastewater industry leading project teams and managing design.

Nice to Have

• Experience of multi-disciplinary non-infrastructure projects.

Team & Environment

You will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team.

Benefits & Compensation

• Core benefits designed to support your future and well-being.
• Flexible benefits you can customise to suit your lifestyle.
• Technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to accelerate career development.
• Flexible hybrid working model to create a healthy work-life balance.
• Part-time or flexible working arrangements available.

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid working model and is based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, or Perth, Scotland.

At AECOM, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.