Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water, Hybrid

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design team within our water group, delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, from rural sites to major infrastructure. You’ll shape concept through delivery, supervise feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.

With Chartered Engineer status and a strong background in pump station design, hydraulics, and water/wastewater projects, you’ll

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 Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design team within our water group, delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, from rural sites to major infrastructure. You’ll shape concept through delivery, supervise feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.

With Chartered Engineer status and a strong background in pump station design, hydraulics, and water/wastewater projects, you’ll