At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to deliver impactful flood modelling and hydrology projects.
- Company: AECOM, a leading engineering firm with a focus on water solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in communities and the environment while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering fields and experience in hydraulic modelling.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Flood Modeller to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line. This is your chance to help deliver high profile, influential projects across the UK and even further afield while working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and connected northern engineering hubs. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping resilient, future proof solutions for communities, infrastructure and the environment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate with a team that thrives on variety.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Play a key role in delivering high-quality flood modelling and hydrology projects.
- Undertake a range of technical and administrative tasks of limited to moderate complexity related to groundwater investigations and hydrological studies.
- Contribute to assignments spanning the wider field of hydrology and related disciplines, working to defined project terms with regular guidance and review from senior professionals.
- Analyse hydrological and environmental data, developing models and preparing clear, concise technical reports.
- Monitor and interpret data to assess the impacts of upstream activities, ensuring compliance with relevant permits and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, or a related discipline.
- Experience in hydraulic and hydrological modelling (e.g., HEC‑RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE FLOOD, InfoWorks ICM).
- Strong understanding of flood risk assessment, drainage, and river processes.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS).
- Experience analysing large datasets and preparing technical reports.
- Knowledge of relevant flood risk regulations, planning policy, and environmental standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage tasks effectively and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.
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 ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
