Principal Flood Modeller

Overview

Principal Flood Modeller role at AECOM, United Kingdom. This position focuses on leading flood modelling projects and mentoring junior staff within the Water team, with a flexible hybrid working model.

• Technical Expert: Lead the estimation of flood flows using established methodologies in the Flood Estimations Handbook. Develop and check hydraulic models (using packages such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS and Info Works ICM) to assist the design of flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments, river restoration projects or the Environment Agency’s flood maps.
• Deliver: Lead and input into tenders ranging from innovative one-off projects to multimillion-pound framework contracts. Produce and review high-quality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process. Conceptualise and scope modelling and hydrological approaches, with consideration of the risks and opportunities in each.
• Collaborate: Work closely with clients and teams of engineers and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage flood risk management projects.
• Lead: Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development and build relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines.
• Quality: Stay up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines affecting services. Use AECOM’s project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs to clients in line with agreed programmes and budgets.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Obtained or close to obtaining professional qualification with CIWEM or similar.
• Significant experience in hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller and/ or TUFLOW) and hydrological assessments using FEH and REFH
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• Demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements in preparing flood models for flood risk assessments.
• Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS and/or Map Info.
• Experience with other modelling types and software would be advantageous (e.g., flood forecasting modelling or water quality modelling using Mike 11).

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle in transport, water, energy and environment. We support hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and a diverse, inclusive culture. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.