Principal Water Engineer

AECOM; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

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. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, shaping the future of sustainable water solutions.

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

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

We’re 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.

Here's what you'll do:

• Collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists, and technical specialists to deliver high-quality 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 you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

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 cost-effective solutions.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.

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 world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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.

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.