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 will 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.
Key Programmes You’ll Support
- Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme, supporting Tier 1 contractors on:
- Lot 1: Non‑infrastructure water projects
- Lot 2: Non‑infrastructure wastewater projects
- Low‑Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks – partnering exclusively with Tier 1 contractors to deliver high‑quality wastewater infrastructure projects
- South West Water – Engineering Consultancy Services Framework, Lot 3: Multi‑Discipline Engineering Design
- Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework, Lot 2: Design Consultants
As part of a growing multi‑disciplinary team with a long‑standing presence in the region, you’ll join a group recognised for excellence, having won the IChemE Global Water Award 2023. You will have opportunities to develop your technical career through involvement in local projects and by contributing to flagship initiatives across the UK & Ireland and globally.
With flexible working from our locations, you’ll collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of AECOM, you’ll engage in projects from inception through to delivery, enhancing the environment and supporting communities.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Produce feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support.
- Produce design drawings, mechanical plant selection and specification.
- Liaise and collaborate with water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide.
- Deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids and interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning.
- Deliver to agreed budget, programme and quality, and support 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.
- Conduct site visits to carry out site surveys and support liaison with clients, contractors & suppliers.
- Produce plant layouts, technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs.
- Produce pumping station designs, head‑loss calculations, pumping system analysis & pump selection.
Enjoy the Perks
- Career development opportunities and access to AECOM University.
- A flexible hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
- Technical practice networks and volunteering days.
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours.
