Associate Technical Consultant, Water Scientist

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Hydrologist to join our growing Water Solutions team. This senior role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement and business development. You will provide technical oversight across complex hydrology and water management projects while supporting the continued growth of our Water Solutions capability across EMEA.

Working alongside Principal Consultants and Technical Directors, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships and help shape our hydrology service offering across the energy transition, industrial water, hydrogen, renewables, mining, chemicals, power generation and major infrastructure sectors.

• Lead and oversee complex hydrological, flood risk and drainage studies.
• Provide technical direction on water resources, climate resilience and integrated water management projects.
• Review and assure hydrological and hydraulic modelling outputs.
• Undertake independent technical reviews and provide quality assurance for major project deliverables.
• Support the development of innovative and sustainable water management solutions.
• Provide specialist advice throughout feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, construction and operational phases.

• Manage major multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
• Direct project resources, budgets, schedules and risk management activities.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcomes.
• Work with engineering, environmental and advisory teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Support project governance, controls, contract management and commercial performance.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support strategic account management and identify repeat and new business opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to technical and commercial proposals, scopes and estimates.
• Identify emerging client needs and support the development of new service offerings.
• Represent Worley at client meetings, workshops and relevant industry events.

• Mentor Senior Consultants, Consultants and Graduates.
• Support recruitment, retention, succession planning and capability development.
• Promote technical excellence through regional and global technical networks.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, safety and continuous improvement.

• A degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline.
• Substantial relevant consultancy or industry experience, with responsibility for technical and project leadership.
• Chartered status through an appropriate professional institution.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrology, flood risk, drainage or water resources.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing commercial performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting business development and work-winning activities.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical professionals.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and…