Lead Design Engineer; Water

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Leeds

A Lead Design Engineer will lead multidisciplinary design teams to develop water, wastewater and flood infrastructure projects in the North & Midlands region. The role covers feasibility studies, detailed design, construction handover, operation, and asset management.

• Drive technical delivery of water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, value-added solutions throughout the design lifecycle.
• Oversee key packages of work from concept to handover, interfacing with AECOM teams, clients, and suppliers to create seamless technical solutions.
• Work closely with clients and AECOM partners to ensure stakeholder buy‑in for solutions, contributing to AECOM’s broader technical capability and innovative approach.
• Perform line‑manager duties and support the development of junior team members, managing their input to projects and mentoring them.

• Experience managing the technical delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects with multi‑disciplinary knowledge, ideally including treatment schemes and/or pipeline design.
• Relevant experience in a similar role for a water company, consultancy or contractor.
• Hands‑on experience designing complex wastewater treatment solutions.
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution such as ICE, CIWEM, or working towards it.
• Experience undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for water company clients and design and build contractors.

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Career development opportunities and technical practice networks.
• Technical practice training through AECOM University.
• Well‑being programs and volunteering days.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. AECOM welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. All application information will be treated confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.