Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Projects (Hybrid)

AECOM; Perth; On-site; Full time

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water Projects

• Full-time
• State/Province: Glasgow City
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in one of our Scotland offices – whilst also taking advantage of work from home days through our hybrid work approach.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support
• Produce plant layouts, design drawings and mechanical plant selection including specifications, WIMES Data Sheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies, hydraulic headloss calculations and P&IDs for Water Projects
• Liaise and collaborate with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide
• Visit site to carry surveys and support liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers
• Attend and contribute design review meetings such as HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs and SWIFTS
• Line manage and mentor junior and graduate mechanical engineers
• Complete checking of mechanical deliverables produced by other engineers

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy core benefits designed to support your future and well-being, and flexible benefits you can customise to suit your lifestyle. Take advantage of our technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to accelerate your career development, and utilise our flexible hybrid working model to create a healthy work‑life balance. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part‑time or flexible working arrangements.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, such as IMechE
• A proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications and calculations with confidence and precision
• Hands‑on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

We are a DisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the DisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.