Water Utilities Team Lead – Hybrid, Impact & Growth

AECOM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM Bristol seeks an Associate Engineer to lead its Water Utilities Team, bringing technical excellence to projects for Wessex Water, South West Water and the Environment Agency. You will guide and grow the team, working with local management and peers to deliver impactful water solutions.

You will develop staff, support recruitment and bids, and help teammates obtain chartership while collaborating with clients and colleagues to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Extensive client facing experience with UK water companies and ability to support business development.
• Proven track record in a consultancy or water company role navigating the UK water sector.
• Strong communication, mentorship and team culture building.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with ICE, CIWEM or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead: central role in developing a high‑performing team and guiding delivery.
• Collaborate: build strong client and peer relationships to share workload and resources.
• Deliver: provide technical leadership and oversight for high‑quality outputs.
• Grow: drive team growth through recruitment bids and business development.
• Develop: mentor team members and support chartership progression.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Mentorship

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer (ICE/CIWEM)

Job description

AECOM Bristol seeks an Associate Engineer to lead its Water Utilities Team, bringing technical excellence to projects for Wessex Water, South West Water and the Environment Agency. You will guide and grow the team, working with local management and peers to deliver impactful water solutions.

You will develop staff, support recruitment and bids, and help teammates obtain chartership while collaborating with clients and colleagues to meet project goals.