Principal Civil Engineer Water Engineering

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.



What your new role will entail;

Our thriving, multidisciplinary Water Team in the South East and Midlands are looking for Principal Civil Engineers to join our growing teams within our St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, and Birmingham offices. Our Water Team is involved in high profile, industry leading infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, and we are working on a variety of significant projects directly for water companies, contractors and government entities including potable water and sewage networks, and treatment works of all scales, and at all stages of the design and construction process from feasibility, through design to operation, maintenance and asset management.

Key responsibilities of the position include;

Working closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of projects in the UK and overseas to a high level of quality.

Working proactively and collaboratively to solve engineering problems to deliver benefits to the communities that we serve.

Being involved in all design stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications.

Ensuring compliance of design with all applicable standards and regulations and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.

Being responsible for the delivery of complex tasks and projects and being able to manage the budget and programme for these tasks and projects.

Leading the technical delivery on a number of projects and being responsible for reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.

Liaising with clients to develop scope, price proposals and communicate project progress.

Undertaking line manager responsibilities for a number of junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations for those assigned.

Supporting the development of junior members of the team, managing their input into projects and mentoring them (technical work and ICE).

Being part of the team;

The Water Team brings together the skills of project managers, hydrologists, water scientists, numerical modellers and civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers. We do this to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Our work ranges from high profile infrastructure schemes through to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities. We work with a large number of the water companies in the UK, private clients, and government entities. We also work on a number of very high profile and prestigious projects overseas from our UK offices.

You will be joining a dynamic local team of high performing Civil Engineers ranging in experience from Apprentice to Director level, within a larger national Water Engineering Team. You will have the opportunity to mentor and direct junior members of the team through technical leadership, line management and supporting them within development training agreements. Prospects to grow and improve project and client management, as well as technical excellence are on offer as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

Qualifications

Here's what we will need from you;

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstratable equivalent experience.

Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level, ideally within the UK or with a good appreciation of UK norms and standards.

Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.

Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals.

Experience of outline and / or detailed design, preferably of wastewater / water treatment schemes and / or flood risk management / assessment or drainage schemes.

Additional Information

Here's what you will get from us!

Freedom to grow

Freedom to grow is the name we've given to our new way of working at AECOM. It's not defined by a policy or contract - quite the opposite! It's the permission, or empowerment, for you to find the working style that suits you best, balancing that with other commitments in your life, so you can thrive and bring your best self to work.

Flexible working options

We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients. With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Equity, diversity & inclusion

When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Whether you're looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, a competitive Employers Pension, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered!

From our Global Employee Assistance Program & Help@hand, for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we're here to support you.

Bring your bold ideas and big dreams.

You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's 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 experti.