Civil Engineer, Water Sector

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commutes, 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.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? Our thriving, multidisciplinary Water team in the Southeast is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing teams within the South East. The team is delivering an exciting portfolio of water programmes and projects through long‑term frameworks with key clients—including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Affinity Water, Southern Water, contractors and international projects.

This role represents a great opportunity to develop your career as a technical engineer, providing solutions on a diverse range of projects that meet the technical challenges of today and tomorrow.

• Civil design – The design of wastewater and water infrastructure and treatment systems, as well as surface water networks.
• High quality deliverables – Support the preparation of technical reports, calculations and models in accordance with design standards, budget and programme.
• Site surveys – Conduct site surveys and assessments.
• Project management – Support the preparation of project budget & programme.

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.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top‑tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Demonstrate sound problem‑solving skills, accountability for assigned work, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the design of water and wastewater engineering deliverables with multi‑disciplinary knowledge, ideally including treatment schemes.
• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

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. 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!

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please let us know using ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.