Technical Director Hydrogeology
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Water Management, Environmental Engineer
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to join AECOM UK&Is Hydrogeology Team as a Technical Director.
Join our dynamic Hydrogeology Team as a Technical Director to support oversee and coordinate our projects in the UK and Ireland and with some international exposure. In this role you will be a senior member of the Groundwater team supporting and growing a team of 30 Hydrogeologists throughout UK&I. You will be responsible for the groundwater resources projects including project delivery and technical excellence.
You will be working closely with clients and our internal teams to deliver both water environment focused and multidisciplinary projects including water resources planning major infrastructure projects such as power networks and pipelines renewable energy such as solar wind and pumped storage hydro schemes coastal defences electricity transmission network reinforcement and recreational infrastructure.
Heres what youll do:
- Act as a dedicated senior manager focused on the water sector strengthen client relationships and pursue strategic opportunities
- Act as technical and project lead for Groundwater and Water Environment projects including lead verifier project manager and project approver
- Support and grow our 30 team of hydro geologists in delivering a range of complex projects.
- Provide effective line management and leadership to support retain and develop the team
- Support for the growth and development of the team including major project work winning client engagement and project delivery.
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic Nature business which boasts around 230 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I from ecology experts to hydromorphologists water quality experts aquatic ecologists and groundwater specialists. At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
And lets not forget about the perks 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 our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Heres what were looking for:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Hydrogeology and Chartered Status.
- Demonstrate broad knowledge across groundwater resources and groundwater engineering and deep recognized expertise especially on Water Sector evidenced by publications and leadership roles in professional associations.
- Experience of work winning and client engagement
- Experience of leading and line management of a hydrogeology team(s)
- Experience in managing projects project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions and bidding/tendering
- Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members
- Demonstrate adaptability in executing business plans and contributing to strategy including developing and approving policies.
We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at . At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information :
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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on Linked In (Melissa Moody).
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