Consulting Engineer – Water

Advanced Engineering Solutions (AES); Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Consulting Engineer to drive business growth and lead a team of engineers. This role involves managing condition assessments and providing clients with insights for investment decisions. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in consultancy growth. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus scheme in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Ongoing Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline engineering, preferably in the water sector.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of the consultancy business.
• Manage the delivery of condition assessment reports.
• Help clients with informed investment decisions.

Skills

Experience in growing a consultancy business

Pipeline engineering

Structural engineering and stress analysis

Materials science

Statistical or quantitative data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in General, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Unlock Your Potential – Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure Consulting

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Job Title: Consulting Engineer – Water

Location: Cramlington (NE) based but hybrid

Salary: £70-80k + Package, Negotiable Depending on Experience

The Role

With the water industry shifting its focus to Asset Health in the latest regulatory period (AMP8), utilities need smarter, data-driven decision-making. AES is at the forefront of this evolution, providing cutting-edge pipeline inspections and structural assessments.

As Our Consulting Engineer, You Will

• Lead the expansion of AES's consultancy business, translating technical insights into commercial opportunities.
• Lead a dedicated team of talented graduate and masters-level educated engineers
• Help clients make informed investment and maintenance decisions about their pipeline assets.
• Manage the delivery of condition assessment reports and explore ways to commercialize our valuable pipeline data.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, and commercial teams to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business growth.

What We're Looking For

If you have the technical expertise and the drive to develop a successful water engineering consultancy practice, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in growing a consultancy business—or a strong appetite to do so.
• A Bachelor's degree in General, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Background in one or more of the following areas:
• Pipeline engineering (preferably in the water sector)
• Structural engineering and stress analysis
• Materials science
• Statistical or quantitative data analysis
• Chartered Engineer status (preferred but not essential).

What You'll Get in Return

At AES, we believe in rewarding talent and ambition. We offer:

• Competitive Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Ongoing Career Development Opportunities

Why This Role is Different

Joining AES means becoming part of a wider business family within the South Staffordshire plc group, offering the stability of a larger organisation alongside the agility and opportunity of a growing consultancy. You won't just be an engineer—you'll be an entrepreneurial leader helping to shape the future of AES and the water sector.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced consultant looking for your next big opportunity—or an ambitious engineer eager to develop your commercial expertise—apply today and take your career to the next level with AES.