Consulting Engineer - Water

Consulting Engineer - Water

Unlock Your Potential Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure Consulting

Job Title: Consulting Engineer Water

Location: Cramlington (NE) based but hybrid

Salary: £70-80k + Package, Negotiable Depending on Experience

Why Join AES?

AES (Advanced Engineering Solutions) is expanding its advisory services in water engineering consulting, and we re looking for an ambitious individual to drive this growth. With a strong reputation in pipeline engineering and a unique dataset of condition assessments, we re positioned to offer game-changing insights to water utilities. As the importance of the water sector continues to grow, so will your opportunities within our business.

This is more than an engineering role it s a chance to lead, influence, and grow a consultancy practice within an established engineering firm. If you're passionate about combining technical expertise with commercial acumen, this is the perfect role for you.

The Role

With the water industry shifting its focus to Asset Health in the latest regulatory period (AMP8), utilities need smarter, data-driven decision-making. AES is at the forefront of this evolution, providing cutting-edge pipeline inspections and structural assessments.

As our Consulting Engineer, you will:

• Lead the expansion of AES s consultancy business, translating technical insights into commercial opportunities.
• Leading a dedicated team of talented graduate and masters-level educated engineers
• Help clients make informed investment and maintenance decisions about their pipeline assets.
• Manage the delivery of condition assessment reports and explore ways to commercialize our valuable pipeline data.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, and commercial teams to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business growth.

What We re Looking For

If you have the technical expertise and the drive to develop a successful water engineering consultancy practice, we want to hear from you. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in growing a consultancy business or a strong appetite to do so.
• A Bachelor s degree in General, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Background in one or more of the following areas:
• Pipeline engineering (preferably in the water sector)
• Structural engineering and stress analysis
• Materials science
• Statistical or quantitative data analysis
• Chartered Engineer status (preferred but not essential).

What You ll Get in Return

At AES, we believe in rewarding talent and ambition. We offer:

• Competitive Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Ongoing Career Development Opportunities

Why This Role is Different

Joining AES means becoming part of a wider business family within the South Staffordshire plc group, offering the stability of a larger organisation alongside the agility and opportunity of a growing consultancy. You won t just be an engineer you ll be an entrepreneurial leader helping to shape the future of AES and the water sector.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you re an experienced consultant looking for your next big opportunity or an ambitious engineer eager to develop your commercial expertise apply today and take your career to the next level with AES.

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