Hydraulic Modelling Opportunities - job 2 of 3

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Are you ready to join a team of talented modellers to help us shape and lead the future of the water industry?

We are looking for hydraulic modelling professionals at various levels to support on hydrology, surface water management, flood risk and river modelling projects. If you're an experienced modeller or at the start of your career, we want to hear from you.

You can be based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Belfast offices – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. Reporting to our Water Team Lead, you will be a key player in delivering water projects in the UK and abroad. From national flood alleviation schemes to pollution reduction initiatives and major infrastructure projects, your work will be varied and pivotal in driving the development of innovative solutions to some of the most pressing water-related challenges. 

As an industry leader in Blue-Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, we work with both public and private sector clients to deliver flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, hydraulic models, detailed designs, and outline business cases. We also advise and develop guidance which benchmarks industry best practice, meaning AECOM is at the cutting edge of the Water industry. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Deliver: Lead hydraulic model build and verification of integrated catchment models; oversee model development, scope and plan projects including flow survey verification, and lead development of catchment scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.
• Technical Expertise: Take the lead on technical innovation including application of new technologies; problem solve for our Clients, and develop scopes and tender responses.
• Documentation: Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.
• Leadership: Mentor and support team members as part of their professional development. Foster positive Client relationships.
• Quality: Act as a reviewer of hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports, ensure a quality team delivery, and compliance with modelling specifications.

Come grow with us.

Join our dynamic Water business, home to over 660 experts across the UK and Ireland, including 30 within your immediate team. Work alongside top-tier hydraulic modellers and collaborate with environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a diverse range of exciting projects—from small-scale initiatives to large, complex ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

Here you'll thrive in our inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are truly valued.
Enjoy a comprehensive range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, all tailored to fit your unique lifestyle. Benefit from career development opportunities, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that works for you.

If you’re driven by innovation and eager to turn bold ideas into reality, AECOM is the place for you. Stay connected with us by following our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn for updates on the impactful projects we’re leading and to see the difference we’re making in the industry. 

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or similar subject. 
• Chartered or working towards chartership with the ICE or CIWEM. 
• Understanding of hydrology in the UK and worldwide.
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling, GIS or Data Analysis, in particular ArcGIS or MapInfo. 
• Experience using Innovyze ICM or Flood modeller/Tuflow.
• Experience being or working towards being the technical lead on hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects.
• Proven experience in water consultancy.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, 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 [email protected]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

About AECOM

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. 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.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

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.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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