We're looking for a Technical Director or Associate to join our growing Water team. You'll play a senior technical role, leading teams to deliver flood risk modelling projects, while helping to expand our services on existing frameworks with our Gold clients such as the Environment Agency, National Grid and water companies.
Responsibilities
- Work with our dedicated project teams nationally to provide technical direction in the delivery of complex and challenging projects.
- Technically lead or verify hydraulic modelling projects which are assisting the design of flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments or the Environment Agency's flood maps.
- Technically review or verify technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process.
- Lead and input into proposals ranging from innovative one-off projects to large framework contracts.
- Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development.
- Build relationships externally with clients and with other internal technical disciplines.
- Keep up-to-date with policy and technical developments and guidelines, share them with the team and identify and implement adaptations to our services.
- Deliver thought leadership and represent AECOM at conferences to showcase our expertise.
- Drive innovation within the team to deliver our projects efficiently and right first-time, including the development and enablement of AI solutions.
- Be an active member of our global community of hydraulic modellers.
Qualifications
- Significant experience (more than 15 years) in hydraulic and modelling software such as Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM and/or TUFLOW.
- Deep understanding of Environment Agency requirements in preparing flood models for flood risk assessments and scheme design.
- Established presence and network in the industry demonstrated through active engagement activities on LinkedIn and/or presentations.
- Understanding of hydrological assessments using FEH and REFH2.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
- Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM.
- Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS and/or MapInfo.
- Experience of flood forecasting modelling would be advantageous.
- Practical knowledge of scripting programmes such as Python, Anaconda or Ruby would be advantageous.
- Self‑motivated with an ability to work autonomously where required, a strong sense of commitment, willingness to learn and ability to work in a fluid deadline‑driven team environment.
Benefits
- Be part of a 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
