Principal Water Engineer

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to make a real impact in the water industry Our dynamic multidisciplinary Water team in northern England is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our expanding Chesterfield Leeds or Manchester offices. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to highprofile industryleading infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally shaping the future of sustainable water solutions.

Were working on a range of exciting projects for local and national governments water and sewerage authorities and major clients. These include:

• Mansfield Sustainable Resilience Project the largest SuDS retrofit project in the country
• Major water and wastewater treatment upgrades for Severn Trent in Matlock Derbyshire and Worcester
• CSO investigations and design solutions for Severn Trent Anglian Water and Scottish Water as part of the Caledonian Water Alliance
• Local flood risk drainage and water projects for clients like Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council
• Advisory services for national clients including Network Rail DEFRA and National Highways on design and legislation

Were involved in every stage of the design and construction process from feasibility studies to detailed design operation and asset management positioning ourselves at the forefront of the UK water industry.

Heres what youll do:

• Collaborate with engineers hydraulic modellers environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver highquality projects in the UK and overseas.
• Work across all design stages from feasibility to detailed design and prepare reports and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and regulations providing technical expertise on interdisciplinary projects.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex projects managing budgets and timelines.
• Review work from other team members to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Build strong relationships with clients developing project scopes proposals and communicating progress.
• Mentor and guide junior staff supporting their development and completing performance evaluations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to lead on significant projects develop technical skills and mentor a talented team all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. The Water team brings together the skills of project managers hydrologists water scientists numerical modellers and civil electrical process and mechanical engineers. We do this to provide integrated sustainable and costeffective solutions. Our work ranges from high profile infrastructure schemes through to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities. We work with Water Companies the Environment Agency Local Authorities and private clients in the UK and overseas. Our team works to imagine a better solution and to deliver it. With us youll thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification or demonstratable equivalent experience.
• Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level.
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE CIWEM or working towards.
• Experience of undertaking engineering assessments options appraisals engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals.
• Experience of outline and / or detailed design preferably of wastewater / water treatment schemes and / or flood risk management / assessment or drainage schemes.

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 At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Jay Hewitt.

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