Senior Hydraulic Modeller

AECOM; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their dynamic Water Resources team. This role focuses on wastewater networks and offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. You will lead hydraulic model development, mentor team members, and foster client relationships, all while contributing to innovative solutions in Blue-Green infrastructure. With a commitment to professional growth and a flexible hybrid working model, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in water infrastructure. Join a team where your expertise will shape the future of sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic modelling and GIS or data analysis.
• Strong technical communication skills for effective report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic model build and verification of sewer networks.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling

GIS

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Geography

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Innovyze ICM

InfoAsset

Job description

AECOM Senior Hydraulic Modeller in Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Company Description

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 one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a team of talented modellers to help shape and lead the future of water infrastructure? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Resources team as a Senior Hydraulic Modeller focusing on wastewater networks in our rapidly growing UK team. You can be based in our Leeds, Manchester, Chesterfield, Bristol, Basingstoke, Croydon, St Albans, Birmingham, Exeter, Cardiff, Belfast, Dublin or Cork offices – as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. As an industry leader in Blue-Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, we work with both public and private sector clients to deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Outline Business Cases, hydraulic models, and detailed designs. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation, collaboration, and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Deliver: Lead hydraulic model build and verification of sewer networks; oversee integrated model development, scope and plan projects including flow survey verification, and lead development of catchment scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.
2. Technical Expertise: Take the lead on technical innovation including application of new technologies; problem solve for our Clients, and develop scopes and tender responses.
3. Documentation: Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.
4. Leadership: Mentor and support team members as part of their professional development. Foster positive Client relationships.
5. Quality: Act as a reviewer of hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports, 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.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 670 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 30 in your immediate team. Collaborate with top-tier hydraulic modellers, as well as environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers 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.

Enjoy the Peks.

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.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, or 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.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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.