Principal Civil Engineer, Water

AECOM
Leeds, Manchester
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving"]

Lead technical delivery of water and wastewater projects within a multidisciplinary UK Water team. Manage design from concept to detailed reporting, mentor early-career engineers, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance with standards while guiding scope, budget and timelines across multiple UK locations.

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3 months ago

Principal Civil Engineer, Water

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Job Summary

Lead technical delivery of water and wastewater projects within a multidisciplinary UK Water team. Manage design from concept to detailed reporting, mentor early-career engineers, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance with standards while guiding scope, budget and timelines across multiple UK locations.
Location: Leeds, Manchester
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality water and wastewater projects.
  • •Leading the technical delivery of key projects and reviewing work produced by others.
  • •Managing project scope, budget, and timelines effectively.
  • •Building strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates and technical guidance.
  • •Mentoring and supporting early-career professionals in your team.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkVolunteering Days

Key Requirements

  • •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 of wastewater / water treatment schemes schemes.
Experience:Water
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solving
Certifications:Chartered EngineerIncorporated Engineer
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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