Dams & Reservoirs

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With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide our services are in great demand globally & locally. The UK water industry is gearing up to deliver record-level investments including a new generation of water supply reservoirs and transfer schemes. We are looking for civil engineers at all levels in the dams & reservoirs space to join one our growing offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

You will support our clients ambition and help deliver industry-leading reservoir and dam projects across the UK and further afield. Projects will include safety upgrades hydropower new storage and resilience schemes. You will gain hands-on experience receive expert mentorship and the opportunity to shape the future of water resource management.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of a talented diverse team committed to sustainable management of dams and reservoirs working on long-term partnerships with key clients such as the Environment Agency South West Water Wessex Water Southern Water Thames Water Severn Trent Water contractors and private clients.

Heres what youll do:

• Plan design and deliver reservoir and dam projects including embankments spillways outlet works dam raising and remediation works.
• Carry out feasibility studies options appraisals outline and detailed design and construction support.
• Undertake dam safety assessments hydrology studies flood routing drawdown assessments and dam breach analyses.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports specifications drawings and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Panel Engineers regulators water companies and contractors
• Carry out site inspections investigations and asset condition assessments.
• Support bids and proposals champion sustainability initiatives and engage in continuous professional development.

Why join us

AECOM consistently ranks as the #1 Dams and Reservoirs firm by Engineering News-Record and proudly maintains the reputation of being the industrys global leader in dam reservoir and water projects. Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland including your immediate team of over thirty UK based reservoir engineers.

We offer a range of career pathways including technical and project management. If you are interested in becoming a reservoir Supervising Panel Engineer we will support you through our network to give you the experience and training needed.

Lets not forget the perks! Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities technical practice networks AECOM University volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

If youre passionate about dam engineering and turning bold ideas into reality we want to hear from you! Give our AECOM Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in reservoir engineering river engineering or water utilities.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and delivering high quality outputs.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities so if youre an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable adjustment to complete the application process please contact us at

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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