At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead water infrastructure projects and mentor junior staff while ensuring innovative solutions.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in delivering impactful projects for public health and the environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work options, flexible arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in water management while growing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in water sector design and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead the technical delivery of water, wastewater and flood infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through handover.
You’ll be the client-facing design authority, ensuring value-driven, compliant solutions.
You’ll mentor junior staff and help grow AECOM’s water capabilities across the UK&I.
Join a dynamic team delivering high-impact projects and contributing to public health and the environment.
- Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work options
- flexible working arrangements
- continuous learning and development opportunities
- inclusive and collaborative environment
- diversity and equal opportunity
- well-being programs
Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery of water, wastewater and flood infrastructure projects across the design lifecycle
- Head design review meetings and act as technical interface for the client
- Oversee key work packages from concept to handover, coordinating with internal teams, clients and suppliers
- Collaborate with clients and partners to secure stakeholder buy-in and drive innovative solutions
- Develop line management and mentoring to grow junior team members
- Key requirements
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered or Incorporated with ICE, CIWEM or working towards it
- Experience in a water company, consultancy or contractor
- Hands-on design experience in wastewater treatment solutions
- Experience in feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept/design for water sector clients
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing technical delivery
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and mentoring
- Collaborative team player
- Wastewater treatment design
- Water/wastewater infrastructure design lifecycle
- Feasibility studies and options appraisal
Lead Civil Design Manager - Water in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
