Associate Director - Drainage
AECOM · Perth, Scotland ·
Overview In this role you will lead hydraulic design and technical review of stormwater and drainage systems for major projects, ensuring practical, buildable and robust outcomes. You'll steer hydrologic/hydraulic modelling, provide design leadership, and guide project teams from planning to construction support.
You'll engage clients and contribute to the growth of the local drainage/water resources capability. This is a chance to shape critical infrastructure and work within a global, mission-driven firm. Pay / Benefits flexible work arrangements hybrid work options up to 6 weeks additional annual leave volunteer leave flexible public holidays access to industry-leading projects and career development Responsibilities Lead hydraulic assessment and design of stormwater and drainage for major transport, defence and energy projects Provide technical leadership in pit-and-pipe, open-channel, culvert, detention and treatment systems, and flood conveyance infrastructure Oversee hydrologic/hydraulic modelling and integrate results into design Review and approve technical calculations, models, drawings, reports and specs Advise on flood risk, drainage strategy, network performance, and resilience Support delivery from planning through detailed design and construction Act as senior technical reviewer and mentor to engineers Support client engagement, work winning and proposals in Perth market Contribute to growth of local drainage and water resources capability Key requirements 15+ years of post-graduate experience Experience planning, assessing and designing stormwater and drainage networks Strong capability in stormwater hydraulics for underground and surface systems Experience delivering major infrastructure projects in a consulting or multidisciplinary environment Ability to provide technical leadership, design review and mentoring Strong written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders Commercial awareness and project delivery contribution leadership clear communication mentoring 12d Drains TUFLOW