Graduate Mechanical Engineer / Water - Birmingham, Croydon & Exeter (summer 2026 Starts)

Graduate Mechanical Engineer / Water - Birmingham, Croydon & Exeter (Summer 2026 Starts)

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Our Mechanical engineering team supports clients with the management of their assets. This work can encompass everything from designing complete new build treatment works through to assessing the condition of existing plant and machinery. They play an important role in helping our clients develop new assets or improvements to existing, offering both improved performance and efficiency.

Our mechanical water engineers examine the hydraulics of systems to calculate and specify pump systems, as well as developing plant room layouts. They ensure designs meet the required performance also providing suitable access for operators so that the equipment can be safely maintained, and develop performance specifications and schedules to define all items of equipment, whilst ensuring that they comply with the relevant client and industry standards. They also initiate control philosophies to define how a plant will operate, before collaborating with the other designers. The successful applicants will work closely with other design disciplines and stakeholders, to ensure that the design elements interface correctly, and the design fits all parties requirements.

Mechanical Job Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Limited To:

• Pumping calculations and specifications.
• Production of system schematics.
• Production of equipment and drive schedules;
• Production of engineering specification documents in relation to hydraulics and pump systems;
• Working with our clients to assist them with project delivery, asset and network performance and design;
• Production of lifting, access and maintenance plans.
• Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors as appropriate;
• Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.

BEng Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent);

MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent) would be preferred;

Relevant work experience would be an advantage;

Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive;

Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.

Water related modules would be an advantage

Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as IET & IMechE

Demonstrable interest in water projects

Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.

Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.

Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.

Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

Our recruitment process includes:

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. Interview: Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

AECOM is the world's 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.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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