Water Solutions - Principal Civil Engineer
Company Description
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Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?
We’re looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing Water Solutions team in London, St Albans, Croydon, or Basingstoke. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of Southern Water's £3.7 billion capital delivery programme, working on projects ranging from small rural sites to multi-million-pound schemes, covering both water and wastewater (Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure).The frameworks run for seven and five years, respectively, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to two major frameworks as part of this investment:
- Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Framework: Supporting our Tier 1 Contractor on Lot 1 (non-infrastructure water projects) and Lot 2 (non-infrastructure wastewater projects).
- Low Complexity Delivery Route Lot 2 (Wastewater Infrastructure) Framework and Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Lot 3 Infrastructure Framework : Partnering exclusively with a Tier 1 contractor to deliver sustainable, high-quality water and wastewater solutions.
By joining AECOM, you’ll be provided with a comprehensive benefit package, including competitive pay, highly rated healthcare, a company pension, and a Sharesave scheme!
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Oversee: Manage the delivery of complex tasks and projects, ensuring budget and project management. Lead the technical delivery on various projects, reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.
- Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all design stages, including feasibility studies, outline design, detailed designs, and preparing technical specifications.
- Ensure Quality: Ensure design compliance with all applicable standards and regulations, providing technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.
- Collaborate: Work closely with clients to develop scope, price proposals, and communicate project progress. Collaborate with our team of Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers, Environment Specialists, and Technical Specialists to solve problems and deliver benefits to the communities we serve.
- Develop: Support the development of junior team members and undertake line management responsibilities.
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.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level, ideally within the UK or with a good appreciation of UK norms and standards.
- Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.
- Experience in outline and/or detailed design, preferably in wastewater/water treatment schemes, flood risk management, assessment, or drainage schemes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification/demonstrable equivalent experience.
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Alina Popescu.
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