Principal Hydrologist
Principal Hydrologist
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Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry
At AECOM were at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. We have secured places on major frameworks with the Environment Agency National Grid Wessex Water Anglian Water National Highways Southern Water and South West Water. As well as our existing major infrastructure clients we have a large pipeline of work which we would love you to be part of.
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Hydrologist in one of our UK offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At this exciting time you will manage resources and identify training requirements across our northern modelling teams. This role has not been previously defined and is yours to develop with the support of a national modelling community.
Heres what youll do:
- Deliver: Technically lead flood hydrological assessments which are assisting the design of flood alleviation schemes flood risk assessments or the preparation of Environment Agency flood maps. Technically review reports documenting hydrological assessments.
- Quality: Keep up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services and share them with the team. Apply industry standard guidance (FEH) to derive flood flows estimations for a range of catchment types throughout England.
- Collaboration: Build relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines. Support the wider Water Team in business development activities for a wide range of clients on national and international projects.
- Support: Mentor staff within the team in hydrological estimation to support their professional development
- Lead: Represent AECOM at conferences to showcase our expertise. Drive innovation within the team to deliver our projects efficiently and right first-time. Be an active member of our national community of hydrologists and hydraulic modellers.
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.
We are an enthusiastic team who service a wide variety of clients which will be at your fingertips to explore. Our current clients in the UK vary from local government water companies and private developers. We also have large contracts for Middle Eastern clients where you could be working on some of the most ambitious projects in the world.
Example projects / frameworks:
- Nationally Significant Infrastructure schemes where detailed flood modelling is needed to robustly inform the flood risk assessments.
- Great Grid Partnership which is enabling the UKs energy transition and comprises of 17 major onshore and offshore projects.
- Environment Agency Mapping and Modelling Framework delivering national catchment and local scale flood risk mapping and modelling to support the EAs obligations to its customers.
- Thames Water Professional Services Framework covering the multidisciplinary services engineering services and environmental services.
- Severn Trent Water Design Services Framework supporting the construction of major schemes.
- Southern Water Strategic Delivery Partner supporting Kier in the delivery of non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects.
- Wessex Water Capital Delivery Framework which comprises projects from optioneering to detailed design including environmental investigations.
Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion.
Youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking 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 well-being 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 work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyones circumstances are different so were happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Heres what were looking for:
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
- Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM.
- Significant experience in leading the estimation of flood flows using FEH and REFH2 and rating reviews.
- Deep understanding of statistical hydrological analysis.
- Demonstration of working with hydraulic modellers to calibrate hydraulic models.
- Strong GIS skills using QGIS ArcGIS and / or MapInfo and familiarity with Hydrology.
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 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 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 well-being 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 industry-leading 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 long-term 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
