Job Summary
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with our Water Team and other supply discipline teams nationwide. You will be expected to deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, and converse with clients and collaborators in design and planning. You will seek innovation and trial new methods, being inquisitive by nature, and will see delivery through from conception to handover.
You will be responsible for the design of the mechanical elements of infrastructure & non-infrastructure water and wastewater assets, including: pumping stations, ventilation systems, penstocks and valves, odour control systems, sludge treatment, chemical dosing, air systems and pipework layouts.
This role will include site visits where you will carry out site surveys and support liaisons with clients, government authorities, contractors and suppliers. You will be tasked with delivering to agreed budget, programme and quality.
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with our Water Team and other supply discipline teams nationwide. You will be expected to deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, and converse with clients and collaborators in design and planning. You will seek innovation and trial new methods, being inquisitive by nature, and will see delivery through from conception to handover.
You will be responsible for the design of the mechanical elements of infrastructure & non-infrastructure water and wastewater assets, including: pumping stations, ventilation systems, penstocks and valves, odour control systems, sludge treatment, chemical dosing, air systems and pipework layouts.
This role will include site visits where you will carry out site surveys and support liaisons with clients, government authorities, contractors and suppliers. You will be tasked with delivering to agreed budget, programme and quality.
Minimum Requirements
Unfortunately we are unable to progress applications requiring visa sponsorship for this position.
Unfortunately we are unable to progress applications requiring visa sponsorship for this position.
- Experience managing the technical delivery of large scale water engineering projects with multi-disciplinary knowledge.
- Water and wastewater treatment project experience across feasibility, outline, detailed design and construction support.
- Production of specifications, calculations and WIMES data sheets.
- Experience providing input into detailed design drawings, pipe schedule and mechanical plant layouts.
- Experience providing input into process and instrument diagrams, control philosophy and HAZOP reviews.
- Industry recognised Health and Safety qualifications.
- Sound knowledge of WIMES Specifications and UK water companies.
Preferred Qualifications
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
- A degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with relevant professional institute; for example, IMechE.
- Project management experience is desirable.
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.