Design Lead - Wastewater

Start here. Grow here.

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

Our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Engineering team are looking for a Design Lead to support our joint venture with Caledonia Water Alliance – alongside Morrison Water Services – to deliver Scottish Water’s SR21 Water & Wastewater infrastructure programme.

In this position, you will play a key role in the Improving Urban Waters programme for Scottish Water, as well as delivering flooding and capital maintenance projects through our SR21 wastewater infrastructure framework across Scotland. Projects will include CSO’s, storm storage tanks, rising mains, SUDs, sewer rehab/replacement and pipebridges. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Expertise: Provide technical expertise and support for all aspects of civil projects, from design to implementation, ensuring that we comply with Scottish Water and Water Industry specifications.
• Collaborate: Identify when there is a need for design resources and specialist input (ecological, geotechnical, hydraulic modelling, MEICA etc.)
• Lead: Supervise and mentor junior engineers while liaising with the construction delivery team to provide solutions to challenges that arise during the construction process.
• Quality: Check and approve design approaches, calculations, drawings, and technical reports while adhering to SW Specification & Standards and following CDM Health & Safety procedures.

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 30 immediate wastewater team members in Glasgow. 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.

And let's not forget about 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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

Requirements

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Engineering degree qualified.
• Chartered Engineer Status (or approaching chartered status).
• Experience leading major wastewater infrastructure engineering projects.

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!