At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of water infrastructure with innovative engineering solutions.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and personalised benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team driving positive change across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water projects that uplift communities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in water engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water Solutions team, with flexibility to be based in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, contributing to projects ranging from small rural sites to complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes in both water and wastewater.
Here's what you'll do:
- Producing feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support.
- Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection and specification.
- Liaising and collaborating with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide.
- Deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning.
- Deliver to agreed budget, programme and quality along with supporting the preparation of project budget & programme.
- Responsible for the design of mechanical installations typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations, screens, grit removal plant, penstocks, valves, odour control systems, pipework etc.
- Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers.
- Producing plant layouts, technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs.
- Producing pumping stations designs, headloss calculations and pumping system analysis / pump selection.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, such as IMechE.
- A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications, and calculations with confidence and precision.
- Hands-on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector in Livingston employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With flexible hybrid working options and a commitment to employee growth through career development opportunities and technical practice networks, our team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the water sector. Join us in shaping sustainable solutions while enjoying a range of personalised benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
