Senior Dam & Reservoir Engineer - Lead Projects (Hybrid UK)

AECO; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

AECOM University

Volunteer days

Job summary

AECOM invites applications for a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Dams & Reservoirs to deliver reservoir and dam projects across the UK. The role covers feasibility studies, design and construction support, with emphasis on safety, hydrology, and asset condition assessments.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, engage with regulators and water clients, and contribute to sustainability and development of junior engineers within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources required.
• Experience in reservoir engineering or related consultancy.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of reservoir and dam projects including embankments and spillways.
• Provide technical leadership for feasibility studies, design options and construction support.
• Undertake dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing and breach analyses.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with regulators, water companies, contractors, and site teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Dam & Reservoirs engineering

Project leadership

Feasibility studies

Hydrology studies

Dam safety assessments

Client relationship management

Education

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

Job description

AECOM invites applications for a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Dams & Reservoirs to deliver reservoir and dam projects across the UK. The role covers feasibility studies, design and construction support, with emphasis on safety, hydrology, and asset condition assessments.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, engage with regulators and water clients, and contribute to sustainability and development of junior engineers within a hybrid working model.