Lead Mechanical Engineer, Water Infrastructure

AECOM; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the MEICA design for multi-billion-pound water projects across AMP8 and AMP9. You will guide the mechanical design team, deliver feasibility studies and detailed designs, and provide construction support for water and wastewater schemes.

You will collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers, manage budgets and schedules, review 3D models, and ensure high quality deliverables while maintaining client

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
• Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.
• Proven expertise in pump station design, piping design, valve selection, hydraulics, producing reviewing, and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design team for the projects involved in.
• Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.
• Prepare and review of pumping system, air blower system design calculations
• Prepare and review design drawings, select mechanical plant, technical specifications & datasheets.
• 3D model review
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers.
• Ensure high technical quality deliverables, contribute to bids, and maintain client relationships.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
• Design mechanical installations for water and wastewater systems, including pumps, screens, lifting equipment, valves, and air blower.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Produce layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for system designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Pumping systems

Piping design

Valves hydraulics

3D modeling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Budget & schedules

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the MEICA design for multi-billion-pound water projects across AMP8 and AMP9. You will guide the mechanical design team, deliver feasibility studies and detailed designs, and provide construction support for water and wastewater schemes.

You will collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers, manage budgets and schedules, review 3D models, and ensure high quality deliverables while maintaining client