Associate Director

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to make an impact on the future of water infrastructure with a team of talented engineers?

Join our dynamic and innovative Water Engineering team as an Associate Director Civil Engineer in our rapidly expanding offices in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Exeter, Cardiff, and Bristol. Take advantage of our flexible hybrid working model and become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity and collaboration.

At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering a wide range of water projects through long-term partnerships with key clients like Thames Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water and Severn Trent Water, as well as international projects and Tier 1 Contractors.

Our Water Team tackles projects of all sizes, from potable water and sewage networks to treatment works, covering everything from feasibility studies to detailed design and asset management. This role offers you an unmatched opportunity to contribute to a diverse, talented team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Here's what you'll do:

• Provide technical leadership on projects, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes by reviewing the work produced by others.
• Lead designs at all stages, including feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and prepare reports and technical specifications.
• Oversee efficient project delivery, managing risk and ensuring projects stay on budget and on schedule.
• Ensure quality management, compliance with standards and regulations, and offer technical expertise for interdisciplinary studies.
• Drive success in work winning through bid management, tender production, and proposal preparation.
• Actively contribute to the resourcing and management of both local and wider teams.
• Take on line management responsibilities, guiding and managing junior staff, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Support the development of junior team members by mentoring them in both technical work and their progression towards ICE accreditation.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. 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 670 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Engineering team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers 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.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM 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, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Requirements

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstratable equivalent experience.
• Chartered with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.
• A strong technical water sector background, including experience of delivering schemes for relevant clients and knowledge of relevant industry and UK wide codes and standards.
• A strong desire to provide guidance, mentoring and technical advice to support junior staff, both on projects and to help progress their chartership journey.

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.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!