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Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xe2\x84\xa2s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We\'re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.


What your new role will entail; Our thriving, multidisciplinary Water team in England and Wales are looking for an Associate Director to take a leading role within our growing team in the St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield or Leeds offices. Our Water Team is involved in high profile, industry leading infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas and we are working on a variety of significant projects for Local and National Government, Water and Sewerage Authorities and other clients. This includes schemes at all stages of the design and construction process from feasibility, through design to operation, maintenance and asset management. Key responsibilities of the position include;

• Providing technical leadership on projects or packages of work and being responsible for reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Leading designs in all stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications.
• Lead efficient delivery of projects to meet programme and budget, and being accountable for risk management.
• Lead on quality management and ensuring compliance of design with all applicable standards and regulations and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.
• Lead on work winning through bid management, tender production and preparation of proposals.
• Contribute proactively to resourcing and management of the local and wider teams.
• Undertaking line manager responsibilities for junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations for those assigned.
• Supporting the development of junior members of the team, managing their input into projects and mentoring them (technical work and ICE).

Being part of the team; The Water team brings together the skills of project managers, hydrologists, water scientists, numerical modellers and civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers. We do this to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Our work ranges from high profile infrastructure schemes through to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities. We work with Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and private clients in the UK and overseas. Our team works to imagine a better solution and to deliver it. You will be joining a dynamic local team of high performing civil engineers ranging in experience from apprentice to director level, within a larger national Water Engineering team. You will have the opportunity to mentor and direct junior members of the team through technical leadership, line management and supporting them within development training agreements. Prospects to grow and improve project and client management, as well as technical excellence are on offer as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

Qualifications
Here\'s what we will need from you;

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s 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.
• Highly motivated, driven individual who promotes technical excellence and efficient project delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively both with internal teams and with external clients.
• 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
Here\'s what you will get from us! Freedom to grow Freedom to grow is the name we\xe2\x80\x99ve given to our new way of working at AECOM. It\xe2\x80\x99s not defined by a policy or contract \xe2\x80\x93 quite the opposite! It\xe2\x80\x99s the permission, or empowerment, for you to find the working style that suits you best, balancing that with other commitments in your life, so you can thrive and bring your best self to work. Flexible working options We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients. With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements. Equity, diversity & inclusion When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all. Compensation & Benefits We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, A competitive Employers Pension, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered! From our Global Employee Assistance Program & Help@hand, for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we\xe2\x80\x99re here to support you. Bring your bold ideas and big dreams. You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)
About AECOM AECOM is the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle \xe2\x80\x93 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 you\xe2\x80\x99re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 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 person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.