Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our established and growing Water Team with opportunities to be based across our North and Midlands offices - Birmingham, Chesterfield, Leeds and Manchester- while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model. Here's what you'll do: Mechanical Design Lead, manage and review the design of mechanical elements in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects, including: Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers Pumping stations designs Headloss calculations and pumping system analysis Pump selection Designs of screens, grit removal plant, penstocks and valves etc. Odour control systems Plant and pipework layouts Technical specifications and reports, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs Project Stages: Engage in all design stages, including Feasibility, Outline, Detail, and Construction Design, ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards. Collaboration: Work closely with other discipline teams both locally and nationwide to deliver high-quality technical solutions. Communicate effectively with clients and collaborators throughout the design and planning phases. Delegate tasks, direct and oversee the work of others and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff. Bid Support: Lead in the preparation and management of bids and proposals, interfacing with clients to understand their needs and expectations. Project Delivery: Ensure the delivery of quality designs within agreed budgets and timelines, supporting a range of AECOM’s clients, including Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, Wessex Water, South West Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, and Irish Water. Review and verify client deliverables, including calculations, drawings and technical reports to relevant standards and procedures. AECOM’s digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process, to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects, including BIM, Projectwise, intelligent P&ID’s and AECOM’s own tools developed in-house, such as our pumping station generator. 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 600 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 300 specialists across our England & Wales Water 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. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Extensive design experience in managing the technical delivery of large-scale water engineering projects with multi-disciplinary knowledge  BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment  Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Institution  Proven experience in team leadership, mentoring and line management. Experience of managing projects, delegating tasks and technical mentoring.    Strong collaboration and coordination skills between teams, clients and stakeholders Work with Us. Change the World. 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. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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