Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Embark on Your Journey. Advance Your Career.Are you ready to lead and inspire a team of skilled engineers while shaping the future of the water industry?Join our vibrant and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Civil Engineer in one of our rapidly expanding offices in Scotland—whether in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, or Perth—while taking advantage o…

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in water resources. In this role, you will be responsible for leading projects that enhance water infrastructure and contribute to sustainable solutions across the region.As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to manage technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and promote environmental stewardship.

Join our dynamic and innovative team at AECOM as an Associate Civil Engineer specializing in Water Infrastructure. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement water management systems that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that positively impact the environment and society.

Join AECOM as a Civil Engineering Graduate specializing in Water Management, commencing in Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that address critical water infrastructure challenges. As a graduate engineer, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in the civil engineering field.

AECOM is seeking Civil Engineering Apprentices to join the Water team, with roles beginning in summer 2026. This apprenticeship combines hands-on project work with opportunities to develop technical skills in a professional environment. Apprentices will be part of teams focused on water-related infrastructure, learning alongside experienced engineers. What you will do Contribute to real projects that make a difference for local communities Work closely with mentors and industry professionals Gain practical knowledge in civil engineering, emphasizing water systems and infrastructure Locations Openings are available in Edinburgh and several other locations.

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water Projects team in Edinburgh. In this critical role, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative electrical engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects. Your expertise will drive project success and support our commitment to sustainable development.

Launch Your Career with Us.Are you prepared to become a vital part of our innovative team of civil and structural engineers in Edinburgh?AECOM is excited to announce an opening for a driven Principal Structural Engineer to join our Edinburgh-based structural engineering team. Benefit from our flexible hybrid working model while contributing to pioneering water programs and projects through enduring partnerships with esteemed clients. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and executing civil engineering projects across Scotland and the UK, collaborating with major clients such as Wessex Water, Scottish Water (SR27), Scottish Canals, and the Northern Lighthouse Board.Your Responsibilities:Design Leadership: Lead and contribute to the structural design of diverse civil engineering structures for our water industry partners and other key clients. Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, with a focus on reinforced concrete (RC) design.Field Expertise: Conduct structural inspections, site surveys, and oversee construction activities. Assist with project planning, budgeting, and client communications.Team Collaboration: Engage with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions; offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.Compliance and Quality: Ensure adherence to relevant UK design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes); contribute to ongoing improvements and innovation within the team.Join our dynamic Water business, comprising around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Work alongside top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a plethora of engaging projects, ranging from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, from concept to completion.If you're passionate about innovation and transforming ambitious ideas into reality, we want to connect with you! Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn for updates on the impactful projects we’re undertaking and witness the difference we’re making in the industry.Grow with Us.You will flourish in an inclusive and progressive environment where your contributions are recognized. Enjoy a comprehensive range of core and personalized benefits aimed at supporting your future and well-being, tailored to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and our flexible hybrid working model to maintain a work-life balance that suits you. We understand that personal circumstances vary, so we are open to discussing part-time or flexible working arrangements.

AECOM seeks a Civil Design Engineer for its Edinburgh office. This role centers on designing and delivering civil engineering projects, with particular attention to quality and sustainability throughout each stage. Key responsibilities Develop civil engineering designs that meet project requirements and comply with relevant standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Conduct site assessments and apply findings to inform design decisions. Prepare technical documents and reports for stakeholders at various project phases. Stay informed about current developments and best practices in civil engineering. Role focus This position emphasizes producing high-quality, sustainable solutions for a range of civil engineering projects. Working in partnership with colleagues from different backgrounds, the Civil Design Engineer will help guide projects from initial assessment through to detailed design and documentation.

AECOM is looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in renewable energy projects to join the team in Edinburgh. This position centers on designing, analyzing, and developing solutions for sustainable infrastructure. Role overview The Civil Engineer will contribute to projects that support renewable energy initiatives. Collaboration with professionals from multiple disciplines is a key part of this role, ensuring that technical requirements are met throughout each project phase. What you will do Design and analyze civil engineering solutions for renewable energy projects Develop plans that support sustainable infrastructure Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget Ensure all work complies with technical specifications and industry standards Requirements Background in civil engineering with a focus on renewable energy projects Strong attention to detail and motivation to deliver high-quality results Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different disciplines

Join our dedicated team at AECOM as a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in water infrastructure projects. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement innovative electrical solutions that support sustainable water management. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success, while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Principal Water Quality Scientist/Modeller in Edinburgh. In this vital role, you will leverage your expertise to lead innovative projects aimed at enhancing water quality and environmental sustainability. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to develop effective modelling strategies and solutions that address complex water quality challenges.

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Process Engineer specializing in Water Treatment. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of water management. You will collaborate with a team of experts, employing innovative designs and solutions to optimize water treatment processes, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.

Company OverviewAt Blue Energy, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the energy sector by unlocking an abundance of affordable, secure energy while facilitating seamless decarbonization. Our innovative approach focuses on rapidly deploying new nuclear megawatts at scale, utilizing advanced shipyard manufacturing techniques inspired by offshore oil and wind industries. This strategy aims to reduce nuclear plant costs by over 60% and shorten manufacturing timelines to just 24 months. Our platform technology leverages the latest NRC-approved reactors and engages in negotiations with existing nuclear and industrial sites, fostering a quicker regulatory pathway for the deployment of our inaugural unit. Through our cutting-edge centralized shipyard manufacturing model, we intend to place nuclear power on a cost-reduction learning curve similar to that of wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries.Role SummaryAs the Owner’s Civil Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical leadership and oversight for civil and structural engineering tasks associated with Blue Energy's nuclear new build projects. Your responsibilities will ensure that our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners and vendors adhere to the highest standards of safety, licensing, quality, constructability, and lifecycle performance.In this capacity, you will act as the owner's representative, facilitating the integration of civil design across various project components, including the nuclear island, balance-of-plant, site infrastructure, and regulatory submissions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Oversight & Technical Assurance:Conduct reviews and approvals of civil and structural deliverables from EPC and design partners, including foundations, seismic designs, reinforced concrete structures, and site works.Ensure all work aligns with reference plant requirements, site conditions, and applicable codes and standards.Oversee compliance with nuclear standards, including seismic category design and safety-related structures.Provide critical input on RFIs, design changes, and configuration management.Regulatory & Licensing Support:Assist in the preparation of licensing documentation, such as inputs for Safety Analysis Reports.Ensure civil analyses conform to nuclear regulatory expectations regarding safety and seismic performance.Engage in regulatory meetings, audits, and technical discussions as the civil subject matter expert (SME).Construction Readiness & Field Support:Support construction readiness processes and provide field support as necessary.

As a dynamic division of Xodus Group, Evolv Energies is at the cutting edge of significant international projects, where we leverage our unique, integrated approach along with our specialized engineering expertise to empower offshore developers, investors, and the broader construction and installation supply chain throughout the phases of Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design, and Construction and Installation activities. Our focus predominantly lies in offshore wind, interconnectors, and energy transition projects.Position Overview: We are seeking an Engineering Lead to take ownership of civils and construction scopes, including tendering and delivery for landfall works, onshore export cables, and onshore substations. This role is ideal for a chartered civil engineer with extensive UK delivery experience and proven hands-on leadership of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.Main Responsibilities: Lead the package ownership for landfall civils, onshore cable routes (trench/trenchless), and substation civil works—ensuring design assurance, constructability, procurement support, contractor management, site execution, and project close-out are executed to the highest standards. Guide studies from the front-end to execution: transition Concept/Pre-FEED/FEED into implementable solutions; facilitate design reviews; articulate employer’s requirements and acceptance criteria; and ensure adherence to HSE and quality standards. Oversee construction planning: develop method statements (e.g., open cut, HDD, road/rail/watercourse crossings), establish temporary works strategies, manage traffic interfaces, and sequence access points effectively. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (UK): lead in accordance with CDM 2015 (Principal Designer/Designer responsibilities), adhere to DMRB/LA standards for highway interfaces, manage Network Rail interfaces, navigate utility diversions, and comply with BS/EN/Eurocodes, ENA/NG ESO/TO requirements; support planning & consents and DCO/NSIP/TWAO conditions discharge. Manage interfaces across offshore/onshore borders—coordinate export cable landfall and TJB, integrate cable termination into substations, and oversee civil-electrical interfaces (GIS/AIS foundations, buildings, drainage, earthworks). Provide commercial and contract support: contribute to tendering processes, technical evaluations, change control, contract administration (NEC3/NEC4/FIDIC), and risk/opportunity management. Lead stakeholder engagement: collaborate with developers, TSOs/DNOs, highway/rail authorities, local planning authorities, landowners, and community stakeholders. Foster a culture of excellence: mentor engineers, establish clear technical standards, and instill a “safe, simple, buildable” mindset across the team.

Join AECOM as a Clean Water Modeller and contribute to innovative water management solutions that ensure sustainable access to clean water resources. In this role, you will engage with multidisciplinary teams to model and analyze water systems, helping to develop strategies that enhance water quality and availability.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Renewables in Edinburgh. You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative renewable energy projects that drive sustainability and efficiency.In this role, you will leverage your extensive engineering knowledge and project management skills to lead diverse teams, ensuring successful project delivery from conception through to execution. Your contributions will not only shape the future of energy but also enhance your professional development in a growing industry.

Begin your journey with us and expand your horizons.Are you prepared to contribute to a team of skilled engineers and influence the future of the water sector?Become a pivotal member of our vibrant and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal CFD Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in delivering projects across the UK and internationally. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work from home or one of our Reservoir Engineering hub offices located in Edinburgh, Belfast, or Leeds.At AECOM, we lead the charge in innovation, delivering a remarkable portfolio of water programs and projects through enduring partnerships with key clients. This opportunity is exceptional, enabling you to collaborate with a talented and diverse team dedicated to innovation and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Oversee comprehensive 3D CFD modeling for spillways, energy dissipation structures, intake/outlet works, and various hydraulic infrastructures.Examine turbulent and transient flows, energy losses, cavitation risks, air entrainment, water-hammer effects, and scale interactions to inform safe and effective design.Combine CFD with physical model outcomes (calibration/validation), translating findings into design optimization and risk mitigation.Create detailed technical reports, visualizations, and client presentations for interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders.Act as the technical authority for hydraulic CFD within the dams & reservoirs team; maintain QA standards and best practices.Guide and mentor junior modellers, promoting capability advancement and knowledge-sharing across the practice.Participate in scope definition, proposal creation, and cost estimation; aid business development related to CFD services.Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery timelines across multidisciplinary teams to fulfill project and client needs.Occasional site visits (e.g., surveys, data collection for model development/calibration) may be required; travel is typically infrequent and can be adjusted based on project demands.Experience the Benefits.You will thrive in an inclusive and innovative environment where your contributions are appreciated. AECOM offers a variety of core benefits designed to support your future and well-being, along with flexible options that you can tailor to fit your lifestyle. Leverage our technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteer days to fast-track your career development, and enjoy our flexible hybrid working model to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique and are more than willing to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements.If you are passionate about innovation and turning visionary ideas into reality, we invite you to reach out to us. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay informed about the impactful projects we are working on...

Join AECOM as a Principal Engineer specializing in Tunnelling and Underground Structures in Edinburgh. We are seeking a highly skilled professional who is passionate about designing and implementing innovative solutions in the field of underground construction.In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects successfully. Your expertise in tunnelling methods, geotechnical engineering, and underground space utilization will be critical to our success.

Join our mission to create a sustainable future by leveraging your civil engineering expertise in transformative renewable energy projects. At EDF Power Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, enhancing clean energy production throughout the UK. Your RoleAs a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design, construction, and management of renewable energy infrastructures, including onshore wind, solar, and battery installations. Utilizing your civil, structural, and geotechnical skills, you will help implement safe, dependable, and high-performance engineering solutions.We offer a competitive salary, the potential for an annual bonus, and a hybrid working model that allows you to work partly from home and in one of our offices in Edinburgh, Durham, or London. You will also have opportunities for travel to attend meetings, site assessments, and collaborative sessions, ensuring you remain engaged with your colleagues and projects.

About UsAt Dayshape, we are more than just a software scale-up; we are a dynamic team with a vision to revolutionize resource management. Recognized as Scotland’s fastest-growing tech company by Deloitte for three consecutive years and awarded Enterprise Digital Tech Business of the Year at the 2024 ScotlandIS awards, we are proud to support prestigious global firms, including Big Four accounting firms, with our innovative AI-powered resource management platform.Our unique platform not only combines advanced AI with real-time project financials, but also provides firm-wide insights, transforming resource management into a strategic function. This enables our clients to drive profitable growth, make confident decisions, and foster strong relationships with their teams and clients.Why Choose Dayshape?Enhance your professional journey by working with cutting-edge technology that optimizes margins and increases revenue for professional firms.Gain operational visibility with the tools necessary to confidently predict future outcomes.Join a workplace that attracts top talent and engages the best clients.Our commitment to improving people's working lives is reflected in our inclusive and ambitious culture, which is rooted in our core values. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, high-impact company, we would love to hear from you.About the RoleAs a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping our product portfolio, exploring innovative ways to access, utilize, and interact with key data to facilitate extraordinary business outcomes. Your expertise will support our product and engineering teams in prioritizing, scoping, and delivering impactful product features.