Overview
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We have a global team delivering projects that create a positive impact, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and growth opportunities. This role offers a hybrid work approach with potential for home-based days in Scotland.
Job Description
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in Scotland to support a portfolio of high-impact water projects, including involvement with Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. You will work with a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency and help drive design excellence at scale.
Responsibilities
* Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support
* Act as Lead Verifier for Mechanical design drawings, mechanical plant selection, specifications, WIMES Data Sheets, Valve schedules, Equipment Schedules, lifting strategies, hydraulic headloss calculations and P&IDs
* Liaise and collaborate with water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide
* Lead a Mechanical Engineering Team preparing designs of the Mechanical Elements for Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants and Infrastructure projects
* Develop Scopes, Proposals, Estimates and Programmes for Mechanical engineering projects
* Manage and deliver the Mechanical Engineering elements of Multi-disciplinary Water Projects including Treatment plants; Acting as Mechanical Lead on projects including WwTW, WTW and Infrastructure; Supporting the Project Manager and Design Lead to successfully deliver the Mechanical Scope to programme and budget
* Act as overall Design Lead for Mechanical biased projects
* Mentor and support junior engineers and provide training and development
* Visit site to carry surveys and support liaison with clients, contractors and suppliers
* Lead and contribute design review meetings such as HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs and SWIFTS
* Assist the Project Manager to set realistic programmes and budgets for Mechanical projects
* Be a Line manager for Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers
Qualifications
* A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
* Be a Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution, such as IMechE
* A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications, and calculations with confidence and precision
* Hands-on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects
Diversity, Accommodation & Benefits
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. We value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.
We offer hybrid work options, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career development through technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support a safe and respectful workplace.
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