Coastal Modeller in Cardiff

Coastal Modeller in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
AECO

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our Water team to model and design impactful coastal projects.
  • Company: AECOM, a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with support for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in coastal engineering while growing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and some experience in coastal projects.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Job Description

Our Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Coastal Modeller to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line.

You will help deliver high‑profile, influential projects across the UK and beyond, working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious engineering hubs.

Here’s what you’ll do

  • Assist in undertaking modelling studies for a range of projects, from feasibility and option appraisal to detailed design.
  • Work collaboratively with other disciplines to support the delivery of modelling studies.
  • Contribute to the development, set‑up and application of numerical models.
  • Support senior team members in project delivery, including data analysis and reporting.
  • Assist in ensuring tasks are delivered to agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
  • Liaise with internal teams and, where appropriate, support communication with clients and stakeholders.

Continue to develop technical skills and knowledge within the coastal modelling field.

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for

  • Degree (or Masters) in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Marine Science, Oceanography or a similar discipline.
  • Working towards chartership with an appropriate institution (e. g. IMar EST or CIWEM).
  • Some experience working on Coastal, Ports or Water projects (through industry or academia), with a developing technical capability.

• Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following

  • Model development and application using MIKE by DHI and/or Delft3D software.
  • Metocean data analysis using MATLAB or Python.
  • Near‑field mixing studies using CORMIX.
  • Joint probability methods (using EA/Defra guidance).
  • Multivariate analysis.
  • Overtopping assessments (using the Eur Otop Manual).
  • Beach design (using XBeach, Shingle‑B).

You will also be self‑motivated, able to work autonomously when required, committed, eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic, deadline‑driven team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid working model to support a work‑life balance.
  • Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
  • Option to discuss part‑time or flexible working arrangements.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided where required.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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AECO

Contact Details:

AECO Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Coastal Modeller in Cardiff

Coastal Modelling
Numerical Modelling
Model Development
MIKE by DHI
Delft3D
Metocean Data Analysis
MATLAB