AECOM
Senior Civil Engineer, Water & Wastewater
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Senior Civil Engineer, Water & Wastewater
Senior Civil Engineer – Water Business 🌊
Company Description
At AECOM, we deliver a better world. Our work — from improving infrastructure to providing access to clean water and optimizing energy systems — reshapes communities globally. As a leading infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients worldwide to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.
Join over 50,000 professionals across engineering, design, environmental science, and digital innovation. Be part of a unified team dedicated to creating positive, enduring change.
Job Description
Title: Senior Civil Engineer, Water Business
Location: Hybrid work from Southern UK offices (St Albans, Croydon, London Aldgate, Basingstoke)
Reports to: Line manager within the Water Engineering team of AECOM’s Southeast regions
About the Role
This exciting opportunity bridges ambition and impact. As a Senior Civil Engineer in AECOM’s thriving Water Engineering team, you’ll deliver a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects — from strategic pipelines and Treatment Works upgrades to utility design and flood risk management — for major UK water companies (e.g., Thames Water, Affinity Water, Southern Water) and global clients.
Key highlights:
- Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, as well as hydraulic modellers and environmental scientists.
- Work on high-impact projects like the London Power Tunnels, HS2 utilities, water mains rehabilitation, and Southern Water STW upgrades.
- Transition between initiation, delivery, and innovation as part of AECOM’s multi-year infrastructure frameworks.
- Shape the future of water systems with a global team of 670+ experts across UK & Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate | Partner with multidisciplinary teams to scope, price proposals, and manage project delivery across UK and international projects.
- Deliver | Produce:
- Feasibility studies
- Outline & detailed designs
- Technical specifications & reports
- Leadership | Mentor junior staff, conduct performance evaluations, and manage project discipline teams.
- Quality Compliance | Ensure designs adhere to standards and regulations, provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analyses.
- Client Engagement | Engage with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives and sustainability goals.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification, or proven experience achieving equivalent technical qualifications.
- >3 years’ post-qualification experience in the water sector at Senior level with demonstrated track record.
- Chartered / Incorporated status with an institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM), or progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Specialised experience in:
- Engineering assessments, options appraisals, economic evaluations.
- Detailed/outline designs (preferably wastewater treatment, flood risk management, or drainage schemes).
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Innovative mindset: Passionate about evolving water infrastructure to address future challenges.
- Leadership: Experience managing teams and driving project success through stackholder collaboration.
- Commitment to diversity & inclusion: AECOM celebrates neurodiversity, disability, and diverse backgrounds across teams.
Why Join AECOM?
Impactful Work
Design and deliver projects that transform communities—be it a flood-damaged neighbourhood, a city’s energy future, or a critical treatment works.
Career Growth
- AECOM University: Upskill through tailored professional development programs.
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects from concept to commissioning with top clients and contractors.
- Hybrid work option: Adaptable schedules to support your personal and professional goals.
Benefits & Wellbeing
AECOM’s benefits are designed with flexibility and wellbeing at their core:
- Flexible Hybrid model: Choose settings that work best for you—whether at AECOM offices, remotely, or client sites.
- Technical communities: Engage with AECOM’s practice networks to share insights and collaborate.
- Support for all needs: Whether disability adjustments, part-time schedules, or parental leave—customised to support your lifestyle.
- Global mobility: Grow across borders with opportunities in Europe, India, and beyond.
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How to Apply
Are you ready to turn bold ideas into lasting improvements? AECOM welcomes applicants who align with the above requirements or bring transferable skills. If you represent the future of water engineering or wish to explore the diversity of roles available, submit your application with your inspiration and let your potential propel you forward.
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AECOM is committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require assistance to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact: ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the Fortune 500 infrastructure consultancy ($16.1 billion revenue in FY 2025), pioneering positive lasting change across transport, water, buildings, energy, and the environment. Our multi-disciplinary expertise, prudent ESG commitments, and global influence underpin our client trust and project momentum. See aecom.com and @AECOM for how we’re shaping sustainable solutions for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Vacancy requirements outlined adhere to EEO guidelines. All applicants receive equal consideration, and human rights apply to all employment practices.
Join us today and thrive where opportunity and passion intersect. The water of tomorrow starts here.
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