At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hydrological studies and manage flood risk modelling projects across the UK.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities through innovative water management projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Science; GIS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
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.
AECOM's UK&I Water Resources team provides services to a range of public and private sector clients. The team comprises over 100 Engineers and Consultants nationally, delivering projects of varying scales from planning support to local developers, hydraulic modelling projects to support the Environment Agency, to nationally significant multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
The Bristol Water Resources team forms one of AECOM's UK hubs for delivery of hydraulic modelling, delivering a broad range of flood risk and water resources projects across the UK. We are looking to appoint a Senior Hydrologist to support the continued growth of the team.
You will become a key part of a dynamic, friendly and supportive team located in central Bristol, and will be responsible for leading the technical delivery of flood risk modelling and water management projects across the UK. We envisage that you will use your experience to develop robust technical approaches for delivery of projects, and to take ownership of delivery to ensure projects are completed to a high standard. You will promote the adoption of best practice, through undertaking quality assurance reviews and providing mentorship to support the development of junior members of the team.
Here's what you'll do:
- Lead and undertake standalone hydrological studies and support 1D-2D hydraulic modelling commissions to assess fluvial and surface water flooding.
- Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs); Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRAs); surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS and environmental statements.
- Undertake quality assurance of technical work within your area of expertise.
- Manage client relationships, clarifying expectations, success criteria and outcome measures in order to meet their requirements and deliver successful projects.
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 600 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.
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.
Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects. 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.
Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in the use of GIS software including QGIS, ArcGIS and MapInfo.
A track record of leading the successful delivery of flood risk and water management projects, including liaison with private/public sector clients and regulators.
Experience in undertaking Quality Assurance reviews of hydrological estimation and associated reporting.
Commercial awareness and the ability to support the team to deliver projects on time and budget.
Low flow hydrological methods, including LowFlows1D and 2D hydraulic modelling techniques within water consulting, including software packages such as Flood Modeller Pro, TUFLOW and InfoWorks ICM. Project management experience.
If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you.
Hydrologist / Senior Hydrologist in St Albans employer: AECOM
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