Climate & Environment Full-time

Principal Structural Engineer, Water

AECOM

Location

Remote (UK/Ireland)

Type

Full-time

Posted

Jan 06, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Deploy technical excellence in designing heavy civil engineering structures including pumping stations, water-retaining concrete structures, piled foundations, and steel-framed buildings
  • Lead structural design of projects, oversee detailed design activities, and prepare detailed designs for water infrastructure projects
  • Mentor and support professional development of team members while fostering positive client relationships
  • Prepare and review high-quality drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports with focus on compliance and efficiency

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role helps shape and lead the future of water infrastructure, uplifting communities and enhancing lives through the construction of essential water systems.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Experience in structural engineering with knowledge of heavy civil engineering structures and water infrastructure
  • Ability to develop structural solutions to complex challenges and implement innovative ideas and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills for interfacing with project design disciplines, clients, and stakeholders
  • Leadership experience in mentoring team members and overseeing design activities

Benefits

What's in it for you

Benefits include:

  • Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities and AECOM University
  • Technical practice networks
  • Volunteering days
  • Core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with a thriving Water Solutions business that delivers high-value capital programmes and projects through long-term frameworks with major clients in the water sector.