Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Sector

AECOM; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Water Solutions team. This role involves overseeing the design and delivery of water projects, conducting feasibility studies, and managing project budgets. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant industry experience. The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Flexible environment

Career development opportunities

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it through a recognized institution.
• Proven expertise in engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasibility studies and detailed designs.
• Create design drawings and prepare technical specifications.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Client engagement

Technical expertise

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Company: AECOM. Work with Us. Change the World. We are a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering a better world across water, transportation, buildings, energy and environment projects.

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Solutions team. Location: England & Wales offices (opportunities across multiple offices).

You will play a key part in delivering major UK water utility investment programmes, supporting the design and delivery of projects ranging from small rural sites to multi-million-pound infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes. Frameworks are long-term and extend through AMP8 and AMP9, enabling contribution to sustainable water solutions across multiple regions.

Responsibilities and activities involve flexible site visits, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the environment and communities.

Here's what you'll do:

• Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support.
• Create design drawings, select mechanical plant, and prepare technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers.
• Ensure high technical quality, 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, valves, and odour control.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Produce layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for system designs.

As well as providing innovative MEICA solutions, the team collaborates with other offices and Enterprise Capabilities centers in India, South Africa and Romania.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) through a recognised institution like IMechE.
• Proven expertise in producing, reviewing, and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
• A problem-solver at heart, confident in taking ownership of challenging technical issues and seeing them through to resolution.
• Leadership potential, able to manage direct reports, inspire technical excellence, and support the growth of fellow engineers.
• Exceptional client and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in team leadership, mentoring, and line management.
• Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Interested in the role or life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our people, projects, and insights. For role information, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn — Jay Hewitt.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the project lifecycle. We work on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment. We are a Fortune 500 company with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities. See aecom.com and @AECOM.

Culture and Benefits

You will have hybrid work options and a flexible environment intended to support your growth and well-being. We offer a broad range of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and opportunities for career development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need accommodation, contact [e-mail].

ReqID: J10132699

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid