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

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

Company: AECOM, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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 and provide 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 fit all parties requirements.

• 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.
• Collaborate with 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.
• Provide 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 consider the wider financial and commercial implications of actions;
• Effective communication to internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing;
• Structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team;
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative and focus.

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one document.
• Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
• Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
• 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.

Our Commitment

We are embarking on our cultural journey in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are embracing the richness of Māori and Pasifika peoples and look to share more with you throughout your recruitment journey. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

ReqID: REF52554O

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid