Senior Hydraulic Modeller – Flood Risk

Overview

In this role you will lead technical modelling approaches for hydrology and flooding within AECOM’s Water Team, supporting Edinburgh and Glasgow offices with hybrid work. You’ll deliver complex projects for key clients, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to high-quality outcomes across multi-disciplinary initiatives. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers to drive innovative solutions and improve water infrastructure. This is an opportunity to shape major water programmes and grow within a global, impact-focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible working arrangements
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical approach for modelling, hydrology and flooding projects with support from the wider team
• Deliver technically challenging projects for key clients
• Support the team through thorough quality assurance processes
• Provide clients with technical input to inform decisions
• Mentor junior team members toward chartered status

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or similar
• Chartered member or approaching chartership with ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling, GIS or Data Analysis (ArcGIS)
• Strong understanding of hydrology in the UK and worldwide
• Experience in fluvial, pluvial and integrated Hydraulic Modelling (Innovyze ICM or Floodmodeller/Tuflow)
• Experience as technical lead on hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects
• Proven experience in water consultancy

• Mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Collaborative team player
• Effective communication with clients and stakeholders
• ArcGIS
• Innovyze ICM
• Floodmodeller

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