Associate Director, Civils Technical Lead Water

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure alongside a team of exceptional engineers

Join our dynamic Water team as an Associate Director Civils Technical Lead based in our rapidly growing South East offices (London Croydon St Albans & Basingstoke). With our flexible hybrid working model youll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity collaboration and innovation.

At AECOM were leading the way in delivering transformative water projects through long-term partnerships with Thames Water Southern Water Wessex Water Welsh Water Severn Trent Water and major international clients and Tier 1 Contractors.

Our Water team delivers projects across the full lifecycle from potable water and wastewater networks to treatment works spanning feasibility through to detailed design and asset management. This role offers a standout opportunity to make a real impact while working with a highly skilled diverse team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

Heres what youll 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 youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont 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 were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. 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.  Here youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll 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.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors or Masters 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.

Additional Information :

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  At AECOM we value everyones 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!

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time