Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, were 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 worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds 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 lead, innovate, and elevate process engineering in the water sector?
Join our Water UK&I team as the Technical Head of Process Engineering, where youll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction, quality, and innovation of our projects across the UK & Ireland. At AECOM, were committed to delivering transformative solutions through an exceptional portfolio of water programs, tackling some of the most pressing infrastructure challenges alongside major UK water companies and international clients.
In this role, youll have the opportunity to drive technical excellence and mentor a team of skilled engineers in collaboration with our global Water Technical Practice Group. From advancing our digital transformation efforts to being a technical lead in our most complex, high-impact projects, youll be at the forefront of whats next in water engineering.
This role offers flexibility to be based at any of our offices across the UK&I, along with the benefits of our hybrid working model.
Heres what youll do:
* Lead Technical Excellence: Act as the focal point for technical performance in Process Engineering, setting standards and ensuring best practices are shared across teams. Drive knowledge-sharing initiatives with regional Leads and take an active role in industry events and recruitment fairs.
* Support Project Resourcing and Development: Collaborate with Operational Directors to align resources on projects, manage succession planning, and support hiring. Identify training needs and ensure technical career development plans are identified for team members.
* Ensure Quality Delivery: Provide technical oversight on complex projects through engineering reviews (HAZOP, SWIFT, ALM), maintaining AECOMs high standards. Set and manage quality standards and templates to ensure consistent delivery across all water projects.
* Connect in our Global Technical Practice Groups: Establish relationships with a global group of technical peers, enabling two-way sharing of best practice, development of innovations and expanding career paths for our teams.
If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. 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, youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
Enjoy the Perks.
At AECOM, youll 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 whats possible?
Heres what were looking for:
* Experience leading process engineering initiatives, particularly within water and wastewater treatment projects, from initial design through to construction.
* Strong leadership and communication skills to foster team collaboration and interface effectively with clients.
* A degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology or Chemical Engineering with appropriate Professional Qualifications and acumen.
We celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion 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 everyones unique contributions and perspectives.
Additional Information
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn - Jay Hewitt.
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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