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Grow Your Career In The Water Sector - Expression of Interest
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving commutes, ensuring access to clean water, keeping the lights on, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner 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 high demand. Join us and bring your bold ideas and big dreams to a global team of over 50,000 professionals—planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers—delivering projects that create positive and tangible impact around the world.
We’re one global team driven by our common purpose: to deliver a better world.
The Opportunity: Start Here, Grow Here, Shape the Future of Water
At AECOM, we’re not just delivering engineering solutions—we’re shaping resilient, sustainable water systems for generations to come.
As AMP8, the UK water industry’s next five-year transformation, unfolds—a record-breaking £104 billion investment in water infrastructure (77% larger than AMP7)—we’re at the forefront. This marks an era of bold, ambitious progress, centred around reliability, sustainability, and digital innovation.
For you, this means:
- Career-defining projects that challenge and inspire.
- The chance to tackle complex water sector challenges head-on.
- The opportunity to create long-lasting solutions that benefit communities for decades.
AECOM’s Success in AMP8
Beyond achieving a 100% win rate on recompeted contracts and securing significant new positions in the UK&I Water business, we’ve absolutely dominated AMP7 frameworks. Our framework values have more than doubled, placing us in pole position to grow our reputation as the number one water design firm globally (Engineering News-Record).
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Who We’re Looking For
We’re building a diverse team and encourage applications from talented professionals at every career stage. Whether you're just starting out, scaling a career, or are an experienced leader, we have opportunities for:
- New graduates looking to launch their careers
- Mid-career professionals hungry for new challenges
- Seasoned experts and leaders who push boundaries
We’re particularly excited to connect with candidates with expertise in:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Design Management
- Lead Design Engineering
- Hydraulic & Network Modelling
- Flood & Coastal Modelling
- Project Management
Key Projects & Frameworks
You’ll have the chance to work on major frameworks, including:
- Thames Water’s Asset, Capital and Engineering Professional Services Framework
- Southern Water’s £3.7 billion Capital Delivery Programme
- South West Water’s Engineering Consultancy Framework
- Wessex Water’s Capital Delivery Partner Framework
- Other Key UK Water Programmes
Our projects are already transforming communities:
- The UK’s largest sustainable drainage scheme in Mansfield
- Living with Water programme in Belfast—a landmark drainage and wastewater initiative, protecting and growing the city’s future
Why AECOM?
Collaborative & ImpactfulCulture
With 700 specialists in our UK&I Water team, you’ll collaborate across disciplines through the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and design to delivery and asset management. This offers variety, impact, and purpose.
Office locations: England & Wales Work model: Hybrid, balancing office collaboration, remote work, and on-site client engagement.
Key Benefits
- Impact That Matters – Contribute to game-changing water infrastructure projects across the UK & Ireland, improving communities and protecting the environment.
- Award-Winning Excellence – Join a team recognised with the IChemE Global Water Award 2023, revolutionising sustainable solutions.
- Career Growth – Access mentorship, technical practice networks (TN Networks), AECOM University, and leadership development to advance your career at any stage.
- Flexible & Hybrid Working – Tailored to fit your life, offering both flexibility and collaboration.
- Global Firm Benefits – As a Fortune 500 firm, access to cutting-edge technology, teaming opportunities, hybrid flexibility, and a workplace that champions diversity and innovation.
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Eligibility
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for:
- Industry knowledge of the water sector
- A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering) or relevant equivalent experience
- Proven experience in a similar role for a water company or industry consultancy/springboard
Ready to Make the Move?
Join AECOM and Shape the Future
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will invite applicants with long-term conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria to the interview stage. Contact us for support: ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com
AECOM Commitments
- Secure & Trustworthy Process – All newly hired employees are required to complete an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as part of employment.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We champion equitable opportunities and foster a culture where everyone belongs.
- Security & Confidentiality – Your information will remain strictly confidential and compliant with EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF58979O Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid
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