Associate Water Quality Modeller

Start here. Grow here. 

Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry 

Were looking for an Associate Water Quality Modeller to be a senior technical resource leading on exciting and challenging water quality assessments in rivers lakes and also transitional and coastal waterbodies.

At AECOM were at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through longterm partnerships with key clients. Our current clients in the UK vary from water companies private developers and local government. We also have large contracts for Middle Eastern clients where you could be working on some of the most ambitious projects in the world. 

Heres what youll do:

• Deliver: Build and check water quality models to assist in UPM studies permitting studies and EIAs. Conceptualise and scope modelling approaches with consideration of the risks and opportunities in each. Produce and review highquality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process. 
• Collaborate: Lead and input into tenders ranging from innovative oneoff projects to multimillion pound framework contracts. Build relationships with clients and colleagues across other technical disciplines; and mentor staff within the team to support their professional development. 
• Quality: Keep uptodate with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services. Use AECOMs project management systems to deliver highquality outputs to our clients in line with the agreed programme and budget 
• Lead: Work closely with our clients teams of engineers and technical specialists to ensure successful delivery of fluvial and coastal surface water quality projects.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry. 

Come grow with us.

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water team in one of our rapidly growing UK offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. Our dynamic UK & Ireland water business boasts around 660 experts meaning you will collaborate with toptier engineers and consultants to deliver the variety of captivating projects you work on.  

At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued and lets not forget about the perks! Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities technical practice networks AECOM University volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyones circumstances are different so were happy to discuss parttime or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Hydrology Engineering or another relevant discipline. 
• Obtained or near to obtaining professional qualification with CIWEM or similar. 
• Significant experience in fluvial and/or coastal water quality modelling software (MIKE MIKE21/3 HD/AD/Ecolab SAGISSIMCAT CORMIX).  
• Experience of model build for UPM studies. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements for UPM or WINEP studies. 
• Understanding of hydrological assessments using FEH and REFH2. 
• Experience completing mass balance calculations including simple flowweighted and Monte Carlo statistical approaches.
• Confident using GIS QGIS ArcGIS and / or MapInfo. 

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 At AECOM we value everyones 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!

Additional Information :

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

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 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 youre 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 wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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