Senior Mechanical Engineer Water

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure

Were looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing South West and Wales Water team with flexibility to be based out of one of our South West (Exeter Bristol & Cardiff).

In this role youll 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.

You will contribute to several major frameworks including:

Key Programmes Youll Support:

• South West Water Engineering Consultancy Services Framework:

Lot 3 Multi-Discipline Engineering Design

• Wessex Water Capital Delivery Partner Framework:

Lot 2 Design Consultants

• 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.

As part of a growing multi-disciplinary team with a long-standing presence in the region youll be joining a group recognised for excellence having won the IChemE Global Water Award 2023 . Youll have opportunities to develop your technical career not only through involvement in local projects but also by contributing to flagship initiatives across the UK&I and globally.

With flexible working from our locations youll collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. As part of AECOM youll engage in impactful projects from inception through to delivery enhancing the environment and supporting communities.

Heres what youll do:

• 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 the 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

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come & Grow With Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 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 youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of 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 :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution such as IMechE.
• Knowledge of pump station design piping design valve selection and hydraulics.
• 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.

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 At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (6) Anne Marie Flynn LinkedIn

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer 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 if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1