Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of water infrastructure? We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing UKI Water team. You will be a senior technical resource that will guide our junior staff and aim to proactively develop our offering to local authorities, water companies, private and public sector clients. Our work ranges from feasibility studies right through to detailed design and construction management; we also carry out research projects, contributing to national policy and guidance.
Role Responsibilities: Deliver low-carbon solutions that support clients' net-zero and biodiversity goals, positively impacting nature and communities. Lead water engineering design projects, including SUDS schemes, river restoration, canal engineering, dams, and flood alleviation schemes. Contribute to large, multidisciplinary projects such as transportation upgrades, major developments, and renewable energy initiatives. Lead and contribute to tenders for both one-off projects and large framework contracts. Mentor and support the professional development of team members. Build strong relationships with clients and across technical disciplines. Lead flood risk appraisals and business cases for public and private sector clients. Stay informed on legislative and guideline updates affecting our services. Utilize AECOM's project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and technical teams to deliver a range of flood risk management projects (fluvial, coastal, surface water, and drainage). Being part of the team: We are a growing team serving a diverse range of clients, providing ample opportunities for you to explore. Our UK clients include local governments, water companies, and private developers. Additionally, we manage large contracts for Middle Eastern clients, offering the chance to work on some of the world's most ambitious projects.
With around 670 staff across our Water UKI business, you'll collaborate with teams nationwide. Our close-knit team consists of engineers, technicians, hydrologists, hydraulic modellers, and project managers. Whether working in the office or remotely, we meet weekly to share updates and plan projects.
We prioritize your development, offering opportunities such as client secondments, site-based assignments, and training to help you grow. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career, whether through expanding our international presence, driving technological innovation, or mentoring others. We'll ensure you have the support and responsibilities needed to thrive.
Qualifications Here's what we will need from you:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Evidence of significant experience in water engineering design such as river restoration, SuDS, fish passes, reservoirs, culverts, walls and weirs to appropriate codes and standards. Experience working on projects at appraisal, outline design, detailed design and constructions stages. Experience and understanding of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software packages. Experience with civil engineering specifications (such as SHW and CESWI) and contracts (such as NEC). Obtained or near to obtaining professional qualification with professional institution. Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.
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 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
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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 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 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.
We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll 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 person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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