England & Wales Hybrid

AECOM is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Water Solutions team. In this role, you will deliver major UK water utility investment programmes, working on long-term frameworks through AMP8 and AMP9 to provide sustainable water solutions across England & Wales. Your work will range from small rural sites to multi-million-pound infrastructure schemes.

What You'll Do

  • Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.
  • Create design drawings, select mechanical plant, and prepare technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers.
  • Ensure high technical quality, contribute to bids, and maintain client relationships.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
  • Design mechanical installations for water and wastewater systems, including pumps, screens, valves, and odour control.
  • Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Produce layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for system designs.

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
  • Proven expertise in producing, reviewing, and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
  • Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.

Team & Environment

The Water Solutions team is part of a wider community of around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists within the England & Wales team. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Enterprise Capabilities centres.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Technical practice networks.
  • AECOM University.
  • Volunteering days.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid working model and can be based from any of AECOM's offices in England & Wales.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team.

Required Skills
Mechanical EngineeringWater SectorProject ManagementTeam LeadershipClient ManagementTechnical DesignBusiness DevelopmentHealth and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementMentoringInfrastructure Projects Mechanical EngineeringWater SectorProject ManagementTeam LeadershipClient ManagementTechnical DesignBusiness DevelopmentHealth and SafetyRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementMentoringInfrastructure Projects
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AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Posted 4 months ago