Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM Edinburgh, Scotland May 14, 2026

Type Part Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

Principal Civil Engineer focuses on programme of reservoir works to support scottish water and the dv2 programmes.

What the role involves

  • Programme of reservoir works to support Scottish Water and the DV2 programmes.

Skills and requirements

  • Education Base – BEng or MEng Civil Engineering Degree (or suitable equivalent).
  • Professional Accreditation – Be professionally qualified or working towards accreditation with a relevant body (ICE, CIWEM etc.).
  • Technical Knowledge – Have experience working within the water, wastewater and/or flood risk management sector leading project teams and managing design scope.
  • Have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Confirmed role details

  • Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Civil Engineer in our rapidly growing Edinburgh office – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid workin.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • In addition, AECOM has recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise.
  • Manage design scope to ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme constraints supported by the wider team.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider teams in Edinburgh to support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
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