Location
Perth, United Kingdom with flexible hybrid working options available across Scotland offices including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Perth.

Hours
Full Time, flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Process Engineer and contribute to shaping the future of the water industry. You will support the delivery of large-scale water treatment projects, including the transformational Scottish Water SR27 Enterprise programme, a multi-billion-pound initiative reshaping Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 with potential extension. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation, efficiency, and delivering value for customers while advancing sustainability goals including net zero.

Your responsibilities will include developing and checking process flow diagrams, mass balance calculations, PIDs, process and control philosophies, and Functional Design Specifications. You will undertake site surveys and asset assessments, produce and review client deliverables, and ensure compliance with design standards and legislation. Collaboration with clients and internal teams to secure stakeholder buy-in and contribute to AECOM’s technical innovation is key. You will also mentor junior staff, delegate tasks, and represent AECOM in technical meetings, working closely with multidisciplinary engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Become part of a leading Water business with around 600 experts across the UK and Ireland, enjoying a supportive, inclusive environment with career development opportunities, technical networks, volunteering days, and a flexible working culture tailored to your lifestyle.

Experience
Extensive experience in water treatment process design and optimisation, managing technical delivery of large-scale engineering projects using relevant Water Company standards. Proven track record in leading feasibility, optioneering studies, and detailed design for water treatment processes. Experience with HAZOP processes and preferably DSEAR regulations applied to water treatment.

Demonstrated ability as a mentor, checker, and verifier. Key contributor to proposals and winning new work.

About you
Chartered Engineer status with IChemE or CIWEM. Strong technical expertise combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Motivated to innovate and deliver high-quality engineering solutions that have a positive impact on communities and the environment. Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering. Chartered Engineer status is essential.