Civil Engineer, Water Projects

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Manchester, Level 4 - 100 Emban

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 h 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 over 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.

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?Our thriving, multidisciplinary Water team in the North & Midlands is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing team.

Our team is engaged in high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects both in the UK and internationally. We are working on a variety of significant projects for water and sewerage authorities, local and national governments and other clients. Recent local projects include a major upgrade of the sewage treatment works at Wanlip in Leicestershire, leading design consultant for Severn Trent's £76m Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project - the largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit project in the UK, Technical Advisor on the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, providing flood protection to over 1,000 homes and 470 businesses, and flood risk and drainage services for the M54-M6 Link Road in Staffordshire.

In addition, we work on a variety of nationally and internationally strategic projects such as flood mitigation works in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia and recently being awarded the role of Primary Designer for Scottish Water's water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033.

We also advise national and government clients such as Network Rail, DEFRA, and National Highways on design and legislation, positioning ourselves at the forefront of the UK water industry. Our operations span all stages of the design and construction process, from feasibility through to design, operation, maintenance, and asset management.

As part of our thriving business, you'll take on rewarding multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery, creating innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve communities.

Here's what you'll do:

• Work closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver impactful solutions for the communities we serve, contributing to technical work, site work, and project management.
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies to assess practical and buildable solutions for potable water, foul water, surface water, and attenuation needs, including detailed calculations and integration with other disciplines.
• Be involved in all design stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and prepare reports and technical specifications.
• Perform numerical analyses using advanced software tools to evaluate potable, surface, and wastewater systems.
• Design water infrastructure, such as treatment plants, pump systems and pipe networks, emphasizing safety in…