Consulting Engineer - Water

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Consulting Engineer in Water to lead the growth of their water engineering consultancy practice. This role involves managing a team, delivering assessment reports, and engaging clients to make data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, a strong appetite for consultancy, and will enjoy a competitive salary defined by experience, alongside various benefits including a car allowance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Ongoing Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline engineering, structural engineering, or materials science preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of AES's consultancy business.
• Manage the delivery of condition assessment reports.
• Work closely with sales and commercial teams.

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

Job Title: Consulting Engineer - Water

Location: Cramlington (NE) based but hybrid

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

Why Join AES?
AES (Advanced Engineering Solutions) is expanding its advisory services in water engineering consulting, and we're looking for an ambitious individual to drive this growth. With a strong reputation in pipeline engineering and a unique dataset of condition assessments, we're positioned to offer game-changing insights to water utilities. As the importance of the water sector continues to grow, so will your opportunities within our business.

This is more than an engineering role—it’s a chance to lead, influence, and grow a consultancy practice within an established engineering firm. If you're passionate about combining technical expertise with commercial acumen, this is the perfect role for you.

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.