Dams & Reservoirs Opportunities

Start here. Grow here. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand globally & locally. The UK water industry is gearing up to deliver record-level investments, including a new generation of water supply reservoirs and transfer schemes. We are looking for civil engineers at all levels in the dams & reservoirs space to join one of our growing offices, whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. You will support our clients' ambition and help deliver industry-leading reservoir and dam projects across the UK and further afield. Projects will include safety upgrades, hydropower, new storage and resilience schemes. You will gain hands-on experience, receive expert mentorship, and the opportunity to shape the future of water resource management.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of a talented, diverse team committed to sustainable management of dams and reservoirs working on long-term partnerships with key clients such as the Environment Agency, South West Water, Wessex Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, contractors and private clients.

Here's what you'll do:

• Plan, design, and deliver reservoir and dam projects, including embankments, spillways, outlet works, dam raising, and remediation works.
• Carry out feasibility studies, options appraisals, outline and detailed design, and construction support.
• Undertake dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing, drawdown assessments, and dam breach analyses.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Panel Engineers, regulators, water companies and contractors.
• Carry out site inspections, investigations, and asset condition assessments.
• Support bids and proposals, champion sustainability initiatives, and engage in continuous professional development.

Why join us? AECOM consistently ranks as the #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm by Engineering News-Record and proudly maintains the reputation of being the industry’s global leader in dam, reservoir, and water projects. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland, including your immediate team of over thirty UK based reservoir engineers. We offer a range of career pathways, including technical and project management. If you are interested in becoming a reservoir Supervising Panel Engineer, we will support you through our network to give you the experience and training needed.

Let's not forget the perks! 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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. If you’re passionate about dam engineering and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you!

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

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in reservoir engineering, river engineering, or water utilities.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and delivering high quality outputs.

At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities so, if you’re an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable adjustment to complete the application process, please contact us.