Graduate Programme Scottish Water jobs

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At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team operating across the globe. With approximately 600 experts sitting in our UK and Ireland offices, we are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we're on the lookout for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join us.

Our Water Team in Scotland are delivering a diverse and high-impact portfolio of projects that are shaping sustainable and resilient water systems for generations to come. One of our most recent wins includes Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. AECOM has been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers on this transformational, multi-billion-pound programme. It is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years).

AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Other key areas of current work include:

• Scottish Water Capital Programme: Via our CWA joint venture and partnering on the DV2 Design & Build programme and SR21 investment strategy, we're designing and delivering essential infrastructure like pipelines, pumping stations, and sewer upgrades across Scotland.
• Flood & Surface Water Management: To promote flood resilient communities and enhance sustainability, we’re supporting the implementation of flood solutions including the retrofit of blue/green infrastructure into urban areas and Natural Flood Management measures.
• Climate Resilience & Low-Carbon Design: To futureproof critical water infrastructure, we’re driving innovation with gravity-fed systems, carbon-efficient materials, and renewable technologies.
• Remote & Rural Delivery: We’re tackling complex engineering challenges in Scotland’s most remote locations, including the Western Isles, with a focus on environmental sensitivity and reliability.
• Water Innovation & SME Collaboration: we’re supporting the Hydro Nation agenda through technology pilots and validation services for emerging water-sector innovators.
• Multidisciplinary & Digital Expertise: Our multi-disciplinary teams are leveraging our in-house civil, structural, MEICA, geotechnical, and digital teams to deliver integrated, data-driven solutions.
• Beyond Scotland: We're also delivering major water and wastewater projects across the UK for water companies, including Thames Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water (Cwm Taf), and international partners, including North Shore WWTP in Canada. Be part of a team shaping sustainable water infrastructure for the future – across Scotland and around the world.

Why Join AECOM?

• Impact: We lead some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, and globally. By joining us, you'll deliver designs that prioritise innovative and sustainable solutions, work on collaborative platforms and harness cutting-edge technology.
• Growth: We prioritise the professional growth of our team members from day one. We offer fast-track opportunities for development, making you a key member of a diverse, dynamic, and ever-expanding team.
• Flexibility: We believe careers should be built around people, not just projects. Whether you're looking to deepen a technical specialism, step into leadership, or explore new disciplines, we offer the flexibility, support, and career pathways to help you shape your own development.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. If you’re based in Scotland (or open to relocating here) with technical experience in the Water sector, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV against this role - your application will then be reviewed alongside our current and upcoming opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, structural).
• Experience in the full cycle of project design delivery from inception to detailed design.
• Knowledge and experience working in the water sector.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Laura Easdon.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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’re 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – 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’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.