At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hydraulic analysis for clean water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive team with continuous learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water projects that shape resilient communities.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in hydraulic design.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Primary Location: UK - Croydon, 69 Park Lane
- Company Description
“Build hydraulic models that treat our water, strengthen infrastructure, and shape a more resilient future — together.”
Work with Us. Change the World.
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.
- We’re looking for a
- Hydraulic Specialist to join our growing
Water team . You’ll play a senior technical role, leading small teams to deliver critical hydraulic analysis of clean water and wastewater treatment facilities in the UK.
Although your primary focus will be on hydraulic modelling of treatment facilities, you’ll also have opportunities to work on a wider range of treatment plant and civils design projects.
- Here’s what you’ll do
- Set up HADES models for treatment plant infrastructure
- Calibrate the model with physical data
- Develop hydraulic solutions
- Present findings to clients
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams within AECOM and externally to develop solutions
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, clearly documenting model assumptions, build processes, results, and uncertainties.
- Support project delivery tasks, including preparation of hydraulic profiles and working with other disciplines to help develop detailed design drawings.
- Engage with clients.
- Use company project management systems to help deliver work on time and within budget.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.
- Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
- Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
- 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.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject (e. g. Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
- Technical Reporting: Writing clearly and concisely, summarising technical concepts for clients.
- Experience in open channel hydraulic design, including sub critical and super critical flow and hydraulic jumps.
- Experience with design of hydraulic structures, including weirs and flumes.
- Gravity pipe and pressure pipe design experience.
- Experience in developing hydraulic models and producing calculations for a range of sizes and complexities of treatment plants independently.
- Experience and understanding of hydraulic modelling scenarios
- Chartership or working towards Chartership (CIWEM, ICE)
Desirable but not essential
You will also be self‑motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline‑driven team environment.
- Additional Information
- Application Support
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 Reasonable Adjustments@aecom. com.
At AECOM, we value everyone’s 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!
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 Reasonable Accommodations UKI@aecom. com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Hydraulic Specialist (Water) employer: AECO
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the architecture field, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities. With a culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, AECOM provides the perfect platform for architects to thrive and make a difference in the world.
