Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector

Description

You will work on high‑value capital frameworks such as South West Water’s Multi‑Discipline Engineering Design, Wessex Water’s Design Consultant lot, Severn Trent’s AMP8 delivery plan worth £14.9 billion, and several Southern Water strategic delivery partner frameworks covering both water and wastewater projects.

The role involves flexible site visits and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across multi‑year programmes, delivering projects from inception to completion while creating innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve communities.

• Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.
• Create design drawings, select mechanical plant, and prepare technical specifications.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers on multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain high technical quality, contribute to bids and foster client relationships.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
• Design mechanical installations for water and wastewater systems, including pumps, screens, valves and odour control.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Produce layouts, technical specifications, datasheets and P&IDs for system designs.
• Provide innovative MEICA solutions and cooperate with Enterprise Capabilities centres in India, South Africa and Romania.

Requirements

• Hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with Chartered Engineer status (or progress towards it) via IMechE.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in producing, reviewing and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings and specifications.
• Exhibit strong problem‑solving abilities and take ownership of challenging technical issues.
• Show leadership potential to manage direct reports, inspire technical excellence and mentor engineers.
• Possess exceptional client and stakeholder engagement skills with experience in team leadership and line management.
• Bring experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.

Benefits

AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, AECOM University, technical practice networks and volunteering days to support your well‑being and professional growth.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

You will benefit from hybrid work options, a safe and respectful workplace that encourages you to bring your whole self to work, and a compensation and well‑being program designed to meet diverse employee needs.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we are committed to helping every employee reach their potential and will provide interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance