Civil Engineer, Water Projects

Overview

In this role you will contribute to the delivery of water infrastructure projects in a multidisciplinary team. You will undertake technical feasibility studies, design and manage elements of potable, foul and surface water systems, and gain on-site experience translating designs into real-world outcomes. You’ll work with hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and engineers on high-profile UK and international schemes. This is an opportunity to develop technically and professionally within a supportive, growth‑oriented Water team and benefit from mentoring and career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• part-time or flexible working arrangements
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and specialists to deliver impactful water solutions
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies for potable, foul, surface water and attenuation needs, with detailed calculations
• Participate in all design stages from feasibility to detailed design and prepare reports and specifications
• Perform numerical analyses using advanced software to evaluate potable, surface and wastewater systems
• Design water infrastructure (treatment plants, pump systems, pipe networks) with safety in design considerations
• Gain on-site experience through site visits and project implementation

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering or Master in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in the water sector with a consultancy
• Experience with engineering assessments, options appraisals, calculations or economic appraisal
• Working towards chartership or incorporated status (e.g., ICE, CIWEM)
• Experience of outline and/or detailed design, preferably for wastewater/water treatment or flood risk and drainage schemes

• Numerical analyses using advanced software tools
• Water infrastructure design (treatment plants, pumping, drainage networks)
• Feasibility studies and technical/economic assessments

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