Associate Director, Civils Technical Lead - Water

Description

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Chartered membership with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Strong technical water sector background with experience delivering schemes for relevant clients and knowledge of UK codes and standards.

Benefits

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. With our flexible hybrid working model, you'll be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. 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 what’s possible.

At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities, and provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities who need it.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options, whether in an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site. We foster a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, supported by a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance