Job Overview
Technical Director – Hydrogeology Team, AECOM UK&I. Lead groundwater and water environment projects across the UK and Ireland, support a 30+ hydrogeologist team, and deliver complex multidisciplinary projects.
Responsibilities
- Act as a dedicated senior manager focused on the water sector, strengthen client relationships, and pursue strategic opportunities.
- Act as technical and project lead for Groundwater and Water Environment projects, including lead verifier, project manager, and project approver.
- Support and grow a 30+ hydrogeologist team in delivering a range of complex projects.
- Provide effective line management and leadership to support, retain, and develop the team.
- Support the growth and development of the team, including major project work winning, client engagement, and project delivery.
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Hydrogeology and Chartered Status.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge across groundwater resources and groundwater engineering and deep, recognized expertise, especially on the Water Sector, evidenced by publications and leadership roles in professional associations.
- Experience of work winning and client engagement.
- Experience of leading and line management of a hydrogeology team(s).
- Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tendering.
- Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members.
- Demonstrate adaptability in executing business plans and contributing to strategy, including developing and approving policies.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
