Senior Wastewater Modeller in Cowbridge

Shape the future of water with AECOM — lead advanced wastewater modelling that drives sustainable infrastructure and lasting environmental impact.

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.

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller. You can be based in one of our UK or Ireland offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. We enable the development of significant flood alleviation schemes, pollution reduction, and infrastructure projects, and this variety will be fundamental to your continuous professional growth. Our modelling team is fully integrated with the wider project teams, ensuring that our modellers work closely alongside experts in other areas to develop comprehensive solutions.

As an industry leader in Blue-Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, we work with both public and private sector clients such as Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Northern Ireland Water, the Environment Agency, LLFAs and other infrastructure providers. We deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Outline Business Cases, hydraulic models, and detailed designs. We shape industry standards by advising and developing guidance that benchmarks best practices, keeping AECOM at the forefront of the water industry.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Deliver: Build hydraulic models and perform verification of sewer networks; run integrated model development, support with the scoping and planning of projects including flow survey verification, and development of catchment scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.
• Expertise: Deliver technical innovation including application of new technologies; problem solve for our clients and develop scopes and tender responses.
• Documentation: Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.
• Lead: Mentor and support other team members as part of their professional development and foster positive client relationships.
• Quality: Act as a checker of hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports, to ensure a quality team delivery, and compliance with modelling specifications.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a similar subject.
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling GIS or Data Analysis, in particular ArcGIS or MapInfo.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling or Asset management, in particular Innovyze ICM or InfoAsset.
• Proven experience in water consultancy.
• 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.

At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the water industry, we want to hear from you.