Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Civil Engineer, Water
Lead design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, mentoring staff and ensuring quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Our team currently delivers strategic water pipelines, London Power Tunnels, HS2 utilities, UV upgrades, mains rehabilitation and treatment‑plant upgrades for Thames Water, Southern Water and other key partners. You will collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modelers, environmental scientists and technical specialists, and may visit client sites across the South while supporting multi‑year frameworks. • Collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modelers, environmental scientists and specialists to deliver UK and overseas projects; liaise with clients on scope and proposals. • Produce feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, reports and technical specifications. • Provide line‑manager leadership for junior staff, including guidance and performance evaluations. • Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations and contribute technical expertise to interdisciplinary studies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸feasibility studies
- ▸detailed design
- ▸technical specs
- ▸compliance review
- ▸client liaison
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent experience. • Demonstrable senior‑level experience in the water sector. • Chartered or incorporated membership (e.g., ICE, CIWEM) or progress toward chartered status. • Experience with engineering assessments, option appraisals, calculations and economic appraisals. • Experience in outline/detailed design of water‑treatment, wastewater, flood risk or drainage schemes.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸senior level
- ▸chartered
- ▸assessments
- ▸design
- ▸water sector
Benefits
The position offers hybrid working, career development opportunities through AECOM University and technical practice networks, and a supportive inclusive culture where contributions are valued. You will have line‑manager responsibility for junior staff and be able to influence design quality and compliance across interdisciplinary studies. • Access to core and personalised benefits, flexible hybrid working, career development programmes and AECOM University. • Opportunity to work within a diverse, inclusive team of ~670 water experts across the UK & Ireland.
Work Environment
Hybrid