Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Water Solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant water infrastructure projects across the UK, contributing to multi-billion-pound capital programmes. You'll engage in innovative design and engineering solutions, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance community water systems. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about sustainable engineering and making a real impact in the water sector.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Technical networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in water and wastewater projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and provide design support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Water Engineering

Design Drawings

Feasibility Studies

Site Visits

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector, St Albans

Client: AECOM

Location: St Albans, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0827bd67dc37

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Solutions team, with flexibility to be based in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth.

In this role, you’ll contribute to delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, working on projects from small rural sites to complex infrastructure schemes in water and wastewater. These long-term frameworks extend through AMP8 and AMP9, providing security and the chance to make a significant impact.

You will support key programmes including:

• Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme:
  • Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on:
  • Lot 1: Non-infrastructure water projects
  • Lot 2: Non-infrastructure wastewater projects
• Low Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks: Partnering with Tier 1 Contractors for wastewater infrastructure projects.
• South West Water – Engineering Consultancy Services Framework: Lot 3 – Multi-Discipline Engineering Design
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework: Lot 2 – Design Consultants

With flexible working, you’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. As part of AECOM, you’ll work on impactful projects that benefit communities and the environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Feasibility studies, design, and construction support
• Producing design drawings, mechanical plant specifications
• Collaborating with water, civil, electrical, and process engineers
• Designing mechanical installations such as water/wastewater pumps, screens, valves, odour control systems, pipework
• Site visits for surveys and client liaison
• Creating plant layouts, technical specs, datasheets, valve and equipment schedules, P&IDs
• Pump system analysis and headloss calculations

If you’re passionate about innovation in water engineering, join us to help build sustainable water solutions and uplift communities.

We encourage you to follow our Water page on LinkedIn for updates on projects and industry insights.

Grow with us.

Join our Water business with around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, working on projects from concept to completion. Thrive in an inclusive environment where your contributions matter.

Benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working
• Technical networks, AECOM University, volunteering days

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., with IMechE)
• Experience in delivering engineering designs, reports, drawings, specifications, calculations
• Experience in water and wastewater projects

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact us at [email].

Additional Information

Follow us on social media for more about AECOM. For inquiries, contact recruiter Jay Hewitt on LinkedIn.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across project lifecycle stages. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. Visit aecom.com for more information.

Join us and grow in a world of opportunities.

We support flexible work arrangements and foster a respectful, inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident employer, committed to confidentiality and fairness in the hiring process.