Principal Civil Engineer, Water Engineering

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom AECOM Full time
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 at AECOM. With 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 nearly 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.


Our thriving, multidisciplinary Water Team in the South East and Midlands are looking for Principal Civil Engineers to join our growing teams within our St Albans, Croydon, Basingstoke, and Birmingham offices.

Our Water Team is involved in high profile, industry leading infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, and we are working on a variety of significant projects directly for water companies, contractors and government entities including potable water and sewage networks, and treatment works of all scales, and at all stages of the design and construction process from feasibility, through design to operation, maintenance and asset management.


Working closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of projects in the UK and overseas to a high level of quality.

Working proactively and collaboratively to solve engineering problems to deliver benefits to the communities that we serve.


Being responsible for the delivery of complex tasks and projects and being able to manage the budget and programme for these tasks and projects.


Leading the technical delivery on a number of projects and being responsible for reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.

Liaising with clients to develop scope, price proposals and communicate project progress.


Undertaking line manager responsibilities for a number of junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations for those assigned.


Supporting the development of junior members of the team, managing their input into projects and mentoring them (technical work and ICE).


The Water Team brings together the skills of project managers, hydrologists, water scientists, numerical modellers and civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers.

Our work ranges from high profile infrastructure schemes through to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities.

We work with a large number of the water companies in the UK, private clients, and government entities. We also work on a number of very high profile and prestigious projects overseas from our UK offices.


You will be joining a dynamic local team of high performing Civil Engineers ranging in experience from Apprentice to Director level, within a larger national Water Engineering Team.

You will have the opportunity to mentor and direct junior members of the team through technical leadership, line management and supporting them within development training agreements.

Prospects to grow and improve project and client management, as well as technical excellence are on offer as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstratable equivalent experience.


Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level, ideally within the UK or with a good appreciation of UK norms and standards.

Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisals.


Experience of outline and / or detailed design, preferably of wastewater / water treatment schemes and / or flood risk management / assessment or drainage schemes.

It's not defined by a policy or contract - quite the opposite Flexible working options


We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients.

With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Equity, diversity & inclusion


Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all.

Compensation & Benefits


We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

Whether you're looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, a competitive Employers Pension, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered


From our Global Employee Assistance Program & , for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we're here to support you.

You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.
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 $13.See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to and @AECOM.

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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