Principal Water Engineer

Are you ready to make a real impact in the water industry? Our dynamic, multidisciplinary Water team in northern England is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our expanding Chesterfield office. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, shaping the future of sustainable water solutions. We're working on a range of exciting projects for local and national governments, water and sewerage authorities, and major clients. These include:

• Mansfield Sustainable Resilience Project , the largest SuDS retrofit project in the country
• Major water and wastewater treatment upgrades for Severn Trent in Matlock, Derbyshire, and Worcester
• CSO investigations and design solutions for Severn Trent, Anglian Water, and Scottish Water as part of the Caledonian Water Alliance
• Local flood risk, drainage, and water projects for clients like Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council
• Advisory services for national clients including Network Rail , DEFRA , and National Highways on design and legislation
We're involved in every stage of the design and construction process, from feasibility studies to detailed design, operation, and asset management, positioning ourselves at the forefront of the UK water industry. Here's what you'll do:
• Collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists, and technical specialists to deliver high-quality projects in the UK and overseas.
• Work across all design stages, from feasibility to detailed design, and prepare reports and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and regulations, providing technical expertise on interdisciplinary projects.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex projects, managing budgets and timelines.
• Review work from other team members to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Build strong relationships with clients, developing project scopes, proposals, and communicating progress.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting their development and completing performance evaluations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to lead on significant projects, develop technical skills, and mentor a talented team, all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. 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 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. The Water team brings together the skills of project managers, hydrologists, water scientists, numerical modellers and civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineers. We do this to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Our work ranges from high profile infrastructure schemes through to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities. We work with Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and private clients in the UK and overseas. Our team works to imagine a better solution and to deliver it. With us, 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.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?,
• 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.
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards.
• 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.
  
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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 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., Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!, 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 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. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.