Senior Water Scientist and Hydrologist

Job Description

Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team as a Senior Water Scientist or Hydrologist! At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients.

People we work for include the Environment Agency, Natural England, National Highways, Water Companies, NRW, River Trusts, developers and overseas clients. Two major ongoing projects are the Lower Thames Crossing and water environment chapters within ES and WFD assessments.

• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for water science services, typically for Water Companies and Government bodies such as the Environment Agency.
• Co‑ordinate multidisciplinary teams including water scientists, hydro geologists, hydromorphologists, aquatic ecologists and flood risk specialists, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Identify the need for, plan and implement complex monitoring and field work as may be required (e.g. water quality monitoring, flow gauging, hydromorphological surveys, PWS investigations).
• Support delivery of high‑quality water science / hydrology consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes.
• Use varied tools to deliver outcomes (software, models etc) plus be able to review data empirically (e.g. review flow data series and spot gauging to develop an understanding of low and typical flow hydrology).
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex water science / hydrological issues.
• Have insight into how hydrological changes manifest in terms of water quality, geomorphology and hydroecology (e.g. changes to wetted widths and velocities and how these may affect fish passage).

• Have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as geography, physical sciences, chemistry, maths, engineering, etc.
• Experienced in hydrology (low flows and flood risk), hydromorphology, water quality and / or hydroecology and a strong understanding of aquatic systems.
• Proficiency in the application of hydrological software and environmental modelling (hydrological/ hydraulic / water quality / water resources).
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• Report writing skills and ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally to a wide audience.
• Experienced in technical project delivery (from bid preparation, drafting technical proposals to project management).

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact Reaso All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.