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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.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?
We're looking for an Associate Director, Mechanical 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 spearhead 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. Working flexibly from
Southern UK locations , you'll visit client sites in and around Brighton and collaborate with teams across multi-year frameworks. As part of our thriving business, you'll take on rewarding multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery, creating innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve communities. By joining AECOM, you'll be provided with a comprehensive benefit package, including competitive pay, highly rated healthcare, a company pension, a car allowance and a Sharesave scheme! Here's what you'll do: Lead the delivery of major capital infrastructure schemes and refurbishments within the water, energy and industrial market sectors, alongside investigative feasibility commissions. Supervise staff in developing appropriate solutions and deliverables to solve Client issues. Lead and grow geographically diverse MEICA teams, including recruitment identification and involvement in the hiring process, leading to line management where applicable. Monitor and manage project delivery in line within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality parameters. Forecast technical knowledge and resource needs to support bids and work winning. Lead initiatives which are directed towards maximising staff development, morale, performance and quality in conjunction with the Regional Operational Leads and the MEICA Technical Head. Promote and ensure compliance with regard to worker, workplace and project health & safety and ensure that staff are competent to carry out their duties safely. Ensure compliance and best practice with all company procedures, particularly those associated with quality, risk, financial management and AECOM core values. As well as providing innovative and industry leading MEICA solutions to Clients, the team also collaborates with a wide variety of disciplines from other offices in delivering projects, including a close working relationship with our Enterprise Capabilities centres in India, South Africa and Romania. 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. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions 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: Depth and breadth of water industry experience, including process safety familiarity. Can manage all stages of multi-disciplinary projects, from proposals through to outline/detailed design management, and construction support until handover to Client. Excellent communication skills and able to represent AECOM with Clients. Holds professional qualification such as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with relevant professional institution. 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
ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com . 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 Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Jay Hewitt
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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. Working flexibly from
Southern UK locations , you'll visit client sites in and around Brighton and collaborate with teams across multi-year frameworks. As part of our thriving business, you'll take on rewarding multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery, creating innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve communities. By joining AECOM, you'll be provided with a comprehensive benefit package, including competitive pay, highly rated healthcare, a company pension, a car allowance and a Sharesave scheme! Here's what you'll do: Lead the delivery of major capital infrastructure schemes and refurbishments within the water, energy and industrial market sectors, alongside investigative feasibility commissions. Supervise staff in developing appropriate solutions and deliverables to solve Client issues. Lead and grow geographically diverse MEICA teams, including recruitment identification and involvement in the hiring process, leading to line management where applicable. Monitor and manage project delivery in line within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality parameters. Forecast technical knowledge and resource needs to support bids and work winning. Lead initiatives which are directed towards maximising staff development, morale, performance and quality in conjunction with the Regional Operational Leads and the MEICA Technical Head. Promote and ensure compliance with regard to worker, workplace and project health & safety and ensure that staff are competent to carry out their duties safely. Ensure compliance and best practice with all company procedures, particularly those associated with quality, risk, financial management and AECOM core values. As well as providing innovative and industry leading MEICA solutions to Clients, the team also collaborates with a wide variety of disciplines from other offices in delivering projects, including a close working relationship with our Enterprise Capabilities centres in India, South Africa and Romania. 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. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions 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: Depth and breadth of water industry experience, including process safety familiarity. Can manage all stages of multi-disciplinary projects, from proposals through to outline/detailed design management, and construction support until handover to Client. Excellent communication skills and able to represent AECOM with Clients. Holds professional qualification such as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with relevant professional institution. 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
ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com . 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 Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Jay Hewitt
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