Overview
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 AECOM, we are 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, with a large pipeline of work we would love you to be part of.
We invite you to help shape the future of the water industry and to develop this role with support from a national modelling community. This role has not been previously defined and is yours to develop.
Responsibilities
* Deliver: Technically lead flood hydrological assessments that inform the design of flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments or the preparation of Environment Agency flood maps. Technically review reports documenting hydrological assessments.
* Quality: Stay up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines affecting 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 projects efficiently and right first-time. Be an active member of our national community of hydrologists and hydraulic modellers.
Projects & Frameworks
* Nationally Significant Infrastructure schemes where detailed flood modelling informs flood risk assessments.
* Great Grid Partnership enabling the UK's energy transition with 17 major onshore and offshore projects.
* Environment Agency Mapping and Modelling Framework delivering national, catchment and local scale flood risk mapping and modelling.
* Thames Water Professional Services Framework covering multidisciplinary services, engineering services and environmental services.
* Severn Trent Water Design Services Framework supporting major schemes.
* Southern Water Strategic Delivery Partner delivering non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects.
* Wessex Water Capital Delivery Framework spanning optioneering to detailed design, including environmental investigations.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, with around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of projects from concept to completion.
Benefits & Working Environment
We offer a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, with career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and a flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
Here's what we're looking for:
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
* Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM.
* Significant experience leading the estimation of flood flows using FEH and REFH2 and rating reviews.
* Deep understanding of statistical hydrological analysis.
* Experience working with hydraulic modellers to calibrate hydraulic models.
* Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS and/or MapInfo, and familiarity with Hydrology+.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to explore our people, projects and experiences. For further information about the role, please reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn — Katie Scales.
About AECOM
AECOM is a trusted global infrastructure firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to environmental, social and governance priorities. We are a Fortune 500 firm; see aecom.com for more information.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria, and may provide accommodations on request (ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com).
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