Senior Hydrologist: Flood Risk & Water Strategy Lead

AECO; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AECOM invites an Associate Hydrologist to lead hydrological assessments across the UK and internationally, delivering flood risk and water resources studies with independence and seniority.

Based in the UK or Ireland with a flexible hybrid pattern, you will mentor junior staff, engage clients and peers, and shape project direction while developing innovative approaches including AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or related discipline.
• Over 15 years of experience leading flood flow estimation with FEH/REFH2.
• Strong statistical hydrological analysis skills.
• Experience calibrating hydraulic models with modellers.
• Chartered with ICE or CIWEM.
• Demonstrated leadership and client relationship abilities.
• GIS proficiency and scripting knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead or verify flood hydrological assessments for flood schemes.
• Review reports documenting hydrological assessments.
• Support business development for national and international projects.
• Mentor staff in hydrological estimation for professional growth.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across disciplines.
• Stay updated on legislation and guidelines affecting our services.
• Deliver thought leadership and represent AECOM at conferences.
• Drive innovation including AI solutions within the team.
• Participate in the global hydrologists community via TechEx network.

Skills

Hydrology expert

Project leadership

Client engagement

Statistical analysis

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc in Hydrology or related

Chartered ICE or CIWEM

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

MapInfo

R

Python

Job description

AECOM invites an Associate Hydrologist to lead hydrological assessments across the UK and internationally, delivering flood risk and water resources studies with independence and seniority.

Based in the UK or Ireland with a flexible hybrid pattern, you will mentor junior staff, engage clients and peers, and shape project direction while developing innovative approaches including AI-enabled solutions.