Hydraulic Modeller in Edinburgh

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.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We have secured places on major frameworks with the Environment Agency, Scottish Water, Wessex Water, Anglian Water, National Highways, Southern Water and South West Water. Are you ready to support a team of talented engineers, modellers and consultants and help shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in our rapidly growing Edinburgh and Glasgow offices – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. These include local government, contractors, charities and water companies. In this role, you will be one of the lead technical team members supporting junior members to deliver top quality projects.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency. The team in Edinburgh has a diverse set of skills and we pride ourselves in being able to deliver large scale multidiscipline projects supported by the wider AECOM groups.

We have a collaborative approach to working both within our team and more broadly developing our relationships with the Energy, Environmental and Transportation sectors. We are a dynamic team looking to grow and support the Water Teams across our UK offices.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead on developing the technical approach for modelling, hydrology and flooding projects – supported by the wider team.
• Deliver technically challenging projects for key clients.
• Support the team fulfilling a thorough quality assurance process.
• Provide mentoring for junior team members, helping them develop and progress towards chartered status.
• Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 60 team members that sit in Edinburgh that you'd work directly with.
• 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.

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

A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or similar subject.

Experience in Hydraulic Modelling, GIS or Data Analysis, in particular ArcGIS. Detailed understanding of hydrology in the UK and worldwide.

Experience being the technical lead on hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects.

Proven experience in water consultancy.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.