Graduate Mechanical Engineer​/Water Summer

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

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  London, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Croydon - Bedford Park

Our Mechanical engineering team supports clients with the management of their assets, from designing new build treatments to assessing the condition of existing plant and machinery. They play a key role in helping clients develop new assets or improve existing ones, delivering better performance and efficiency.

• Pumping calculations and specifications.
• Production of system schematics.
• Creation of equipment and drive schedules.
• Development of engineering specification documents for hydraulics and pump systems.
• Assist clients with project delivery, asset and network performance and design.
• Produce lifting, access and maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external design teams, clients, and contractors.
• 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) preferred.
• Relevant work experience 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 an advantage.
• Willing and able to pursue professional qualifications such as IET & IMechE.
• Demonstrable interest in water projects.
• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and consider wider financial and commercial implications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to structure and prioritise work through close cooperation with the team.
• Independence in work while maintaining initiative and focus.

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the most recent copy of your academic transcripts as a single 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know via Reaso if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.