Senior Civil Engineer, Water Solutions

About the Job

Start here. Grow here.

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with AECOM

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Water Engineering team as a Principal Civil Engineer and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge water infrastructure solutions.

We’re expanding in St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, and Birmingham, offering flexible hybrid working to support your work-life balance.

At AECOM, you’ll work on high-profile water projects alongside industry leaders, collaborating with key clients such as Thames Water, Southern Water, and Severn Trent Water, as well as Tier 1 Contractors and international partners. From potable water and sewage networks to advanced treatment works, you’ll be involved in projects at all stages—from feasibility to detailed design and asset management.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Collaborate: Work closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists, and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of projects in within the UK and overseas to a high level of quality. Liaise with clients to develop scope, price proposals and communicate project progress.
• Deliver: Produce feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, reports and technical specifications.
• Leadership: Undertake line manager responsibilities for junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations for those assigned.
• Quality: Ensure compliance of design with all applicable standards and regulations and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come & Grow With Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 670 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Engineering team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM you'll 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, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.