Associate ​/ Technical Director Flood Risk Modelling Lead

Company Description

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Are you ready to lead a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?

We’re looking for a Technical Director or Associate to join our growing Water team. You’ll play a senior technical role, leading teams to deliver flood risk modelling projects, while helping to expand our services on existing frameworks with our Gold clients such as the Environment Agency, National Grid and water companies..

• Work with our dedicated project teams nationally to provide technical direction in the delivery of complex and challenging projects.
• Technically lead or verify hydraulic modelling projects which are assisting the design of flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments or the Environment Agency’s flood maps.
• Technically review or verify technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process.
• Lead and input into proposals ranging from innovative one-off projects to large framework contracts.
• Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development
• Build relationships externally with clients and with other internal technical disciplines
• Keep up-to-date with policy and technical developments and guidelines, share them with the team and identify and implement adaptations to our services
• Deliver thought leadership and represent AECOM at conferences to showcase our expertise
• Drive innovation within the team to deliver our projects efficiently and right first-time, including the development and enablement of AI solutions.
• Be an active member of our global community of hydraulic modellers.

For the right applicants who are looking to further grow their leadership and operational capability, we also have part time opportunities to take on additional team responsibilities alongside this role. For example, managing and developing our teams to ensure brilliant delivery within our Water business in England & Wales, and driving AECOM’s culture, values and quality. Please flag in your application if such an additional role is of interest to you.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued – and let’s not forget about the perks! You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

• Career development opportunities
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• our flexible hybrid working model

• Be part of a team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle…