Overview
In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering multi-billion‑pound capital programmes across the UK water sector, contributing to projects ranging from small rural sites to complex, multi-million‑pound infrastructure and non‑infrastructure schemes in both water and wastewater. These long‑term frameworks extend through AMP8 and AMP9, offering security, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in shaping sustainable water solutions. Key Programmes You'll Support:
Key Programmes
* Southern Water – £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme:
* Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks: Supporting Tier 1 Contractors on:
* Lot 1: Non‑infrastructure water projects
* Lot 2: Non‑infrastructure wastewater projects
* Low Complexity Delivery Route & SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Frameworks: Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 Contractors to deliver high‑quality wastewater infrastructure projects.
* South West Water – Engineering Consultancy Services Framework:
* Lot 3 – Multi‑Discipline Engineering Design
* Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework:
* Lot 2 – Design Consultants
Team
As part of a growing multi‑disciplinary team with a long‑standing presence in the region, you'll be joining a group recognised for excellence, having won the IChemE Global Water Award 2023. You'll have opportunities to develop your technical career not only through involvement in local projects but also by contributing to flagship initiatives across the UK and globally. With flexible working from our locations, you'll collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of AECOM, you'll engage in impactful projects from inception through to delivery, enhancing the environment and supporting communities.
Responsibilities
* Producing feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design, and construction support.
* Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection and specification.
* Liaising and collaborating with our water and other discipline teams including civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers nationwide.
* Deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning.
* Deliver to agreed budget, programme and quality along with supporting the preparation of project budget & programme.
* Responsible for the design of mechanical installations typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations, screens, grit removal plant, penstocks, valves, odour control systems, pipework etc.
* Site visits to carry out site surveys and support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers.
* Producing plant layouts, technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs.
* Producing pumping stations designs, headloss calculations and pumping system analysis / pump selection.
Why AECOM?
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Come & Grow With Us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions team. Collaborate with top‑tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
Benefits
Enjoy the core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
* 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/or wastewater engineering projects.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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