Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Water Solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to work on multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, contributing to both rural and complex infrastructure projects. The position emphasizes innovation and sustainable solutions, allowing for collaboration across disciplines. With a flexible working model and a commitment to career development, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the water industry.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in delivering water and wastewater engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Producing feasibility and detailed designs for water projects.
• Collaborating with engineering teams nationwide.
• Designing mechanical installations like pumping stations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Water Engineering

Project Management

Design Engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector, Plymouth

Client: AECOM

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0b15c4aac817

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water Solutions team, with flexibility to be based in various locations including Plymouth.

In this role, you’ll contribute to delivering multi-billion-pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, working on projects from small rural sites to complex infrastructure schemes in water and wastewater. These frameworks extend through AMP8 and AMP9, providing stability and impact opportunities.

Key Programmes You’ll Support:

• Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme: supporting Tier 1 Contractors on non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects, and delivering high-quality wastewater infrastructure.
• South West Water – Engineering Consultancy Services Framework: Multi-Discipline Engineering Design.
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework: Design Consultants.

You will be part of a recognized team, awarded the IChemE Global Water Award 2023, with opportunities for career development through local and global projects.

Our flexible working model allows collaboration across disciplines to deliver sustainable solutions, impacting communities positively.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing feasibility, outline, detailed designs, and supporting construction.
• Creating design drawings, selecting mechanical plant, and specifying components.
• Collaborating with water and other engineering teams nationwide.
• Ensuring high technical quality, contributing to bids, and liaising with clients.
• Designing mechanical installations such as water and wastewater pumping stations, screens, valves, odour control systems, etc.
• Conducting site surveys and liaising with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Producing plant layouts, specifications, datasheets, schedules, and P&IDs.
• Designing pumping stations, calculating headloss, and selecting pumps.

If you’re passionate about innovation and sustainable water solutions, join AECOM to make a difference. Follow our Water page on LinkedIn for updates.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE).
• Experience in delivering water and wastewater engineering designs and reports.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For accommodations, contact us at [emailprotected].

Additional Information:

Follow us on social media for more insights. Contact recruiter Jay Hewitt on LinkedIn for further info.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across the project lifecycle, committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. Revenue in FY2023 was $14.4 billion. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Growth and Opportunities: We offer hybrid work, a supportive environment, and career development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident employer, committed to confidentiality and inclusivity.