Senior Dam & Reservoir Engineer - Lead Projects

AECOM; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in dams and reservoirs to lead projects across the UK. Responsibilities include planning, design, and construction support for reservoir and dam works, along with dam safety assessments and regulatory coordination.

Join a global water leader offering hybrid working models, mentoring, and development opportunities while delivering safety upgrades and resilience schemes for major clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• Experience in reservoir engineering or water resource management.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of reservoir and dam projects (embankments, spillways, outlet works, dam raising, remediation).
• Provide technical leadership for feasibility studies, design and construction support.
• Undertake dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing, drawdown analyses and breach analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Panel Engineers, regulators, water companies, contractors; lead site inspections and asset assessments.
• Support bids, mentor junior engineers, champion sustainability, and engage in CPD.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in dams and reservoirs to lead projects across the UK. Responsibilities include planning, design, and construction support for reservoir and dam works, along with dam safety assessments and regulatory coordination.

Join a global water leader offering hybrid working models, mentoring, and development opportunities while delivering safety upgrades and resilience schemes for major clients.