At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor in structural engineering, tackling complex challenges and inspiring innovation.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Scotland’s water infrastructure and create a sustainable legacy.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and proven design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AECOM has recently been named as 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). We’re growing our structural engineering team in Edinburgh—and this is your chance to be part of something bigger.
Join a thriving, close-knit team where your career isn’t just supported—it’s actively shaped. With clear pathways for professional development and progression, you’ll build a future-proof career while working alongside talented, driven colleagues who value collaboration and innovation.
AECOM’s Structures team is looking for passionate Principal and Associate Structural Engineers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and inspiring others. These aren’t “cog in the machine” roles—you’ll lead, mentor, and make a real impact. From guiding junior engineers to acting as the structural lead on diverse projects, you’ll collaborate across a multidisciplinary network spanning civil, structural, MEICA, hydraulic modelling, and digital engineering.
If you’re ready to stretch your expertise, lead with purpose, and see your ideas come to life on projects of all sizes, this is your opportunity.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of Scotland’s infrastructure—and create a lasting, sustainable legacy for generations to come.
Enjoy the perks. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget 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 you. 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.
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline
- Proven experience in structural engineering design
- Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures and structural steelwork
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.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Principal Structural Engineers in Edinburgh. Our inclusive and innovative work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering tailored benefits and flexible working arrangements to support your well-being. Join us to not only advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's infrastructure through transformative projects that shape a sustainable future.
