Senior Flood Modeller

Overview

In this Senior Flood Modeller role, you help deliver high-quality flood modelling and hydrology work for UK and international clients. You guide junior staff, shape modelling approaches, and contribute to water and flood risk projects across the Water line. You will engage with clients and cross-disciplinary teams to turn data and models into practical flood risk solutions. This role combines technical leadership with opportunities to advance client-facing projects within a global infrastructure firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Develop and check hydraulic models using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Mike 11/21, HEC-RAS and ICM for Flood Alleviation Schemes and Flood Risk Assessments
• Develop water quality models using standard software (MIKE, Delft3D, SIMCAT, ICM)
• Conceptualise and scope modelling approaches considering risks and opportunities
• Undertake and review hydrological assessments (e.g., Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2, WINFAP)
• Lead and contribute to tenders from innovative projects to framework contracts
• Mentor staff and support professional development
• Build relationships with clients and other technical disciplines
• Stay updated on legislation and guidelines affecting services
• Use project management systems to deliver outputs within programme and budget
• Collaborate with clients and engineers on fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage flood risk projects

Key requirements

• Experience in hydraulic and water quality modelling software (Mike, ICM, SIMCAT, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW)
• Knowledge of Environment Agency requirements for flood risk models
• Understanding of physico-chemical water quality and regulatory standards for fresh waters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional qualification with CIWEM or similar (obtained or near)
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Anaconda, Ruby) advantageous
• Self-motivated, autonomous work style, and ability to work in deadline-driven teams

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Hydraulic and water quality modelling (Mike, ICM, SIMCAT, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW)
• Water quality modelling (MIKE, Delft3D, SIMCAT, ICM)
• Hydrological assessments (FEH, ReFH2, WINFAP)

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