Principal Civil Engineer Water

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of water infrastructure

We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing UKI Water team. You will be a senior technical resource that will guide our junior staff and aim to proactively develop our offering to local authorities water companies private and public sector clients. Our work ranges from feasibility studies right through to detailed design and construction management; we also carry out research projects contributing to national policy and guidance. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver lowcarbon solutions that support clients netzero and biodiversity goals positively impacting nature and communities.
• Lead water engineering design projects including SUDS schemes river restoration canal engineering dams and flood alleviation schemes.
• Contribute to large multidisciplinary projects such as transportation upgrades major developments and renewable energy initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to tenders for both oneoff projects and large framework contracts.
• Mentor and support the professional development of team members.
• Build strong relationships with clients and across technical disciplines.
• Lead flood risk appraisals and business cases for public and private sector clients.
• Stay informed on legislative and guideline updates affecting our services.
• Utilize AECOMs project management systems to deliver highquality outputs on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with clients and technical teams to deliver a range of flood risk management projects (fluvial coastal surface water and drainage).

Being part of the team: 

We are a growing team serving a diverse range of clients providing ample opportunities for you to explore. Our UK clients include local governments water companies and private developers. Additionally we manage large contracts for Middle Eastern clients offering the chance to work on some of the worlds most ambitious projects. With around 670 staff across our Water UKI business youll collaborate with teams nationwide.

Our closeknit team consists of engineers technicians hydrologists hydraulic modellers and project managers. Whether working in the office or remotely we meet weekly to share updates and plan projects. We prioritize your development offering opportunities such as client secondments sitebased assignments and training to help you grow.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to shape your career whether through expanding our international presence driving technological innovation or mentoring others. Well ensure you have the support and responsibilities needed to thrive.

Qualifications :

Heres what we will need from you;

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Evidence of significant experience in water engineering design such as river restoration SuDS fish passes reservoirs culverts walls and weirs to appropriate codes and standards.
• Experience working on projects at appraisal outline design detailed design and constructions stages.
• Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software packages. 
• Experience with civil engineering specifications (such as SHW and CESWI) and contracts (such as NEC).
• Obtained or near to obtaining professional qualification with professional institution. 

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Katie Scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 youre 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 wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime