Senior Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK
  - Edinburgh
  - Tanfield

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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Are you ready to support a team of talented engineers, modellers and consultants and help shape the future of the water industry?

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in our rapidly growing Edinburgh and Glasgow offices – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

In this role, you will be one of the lead technical team members supporting junior members to deliver top quality projects.

We have a collaborative approach to working both within our team and more broadly developing our relationships with the Energy, Environmental and Transportation sectors. We are a dynamic team looking to grow and support the Water Teams across our UK offices.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead on developing the technical approach for modelling, hydrology and flooding projects – supported by the wider team.
• Deliver technically challenging projects for key clients.
• Support the team fulfilling a thorough quality assurance process.
• Provide clients with technical input supporting them make informed decisions.
• Provide mentoring for junior team members, helping them develop and progress towards chartered status.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 60 team members that sit in Edinburgh that you’d work directly with.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Grow with us.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget 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 you.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part‑time or flexible working arrangements.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or similar subject.
• Chartered member or approaching chartership with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling, GIS or Data Analysis, in particular ArcGIS.
• Detailed understanding of hydrology in the UK and worldwide.
• Experienced in fluvial, pluvial and integrated Hydraulic Modelling, in particular Innovyze ICM or Floodmodeller/Tuflow.
• Experience being the technical lead on hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.