Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Seeds Renewables; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Water team across South East offices (Basingstoke, Croydon, London Aldgate, St Albans). You will lead mechanical design for water and wastewater schemes, from feasibility to delivery, supporting major capital programmes with a hybrid work model.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines, manage budgets and schedules, and contribute to bids while developing innovative MEICA solutions for UK water clients.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Water team across South East offices (Basingstoke, Croydon, London Aldgate, St Albans). You will lead mechanical design for water and wastewater schemes, from feasibility to delivery, supporting major capital programmes with a hybrid work model.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines, manage budgets and schedules, and contribute to bids while developing innovative MEICA solutions for UK water clients.