Senior Water ScientistHydrologist

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm seeks a Senior Water Scientist or Hydrologist in Manchester. This role involves executing hydrological studies, developing river restoration plans, and contributing to Environmental Improvement Programs. Candidates need a relevant degree and experience with hydrology and environmental modeling tools. Enjoy a dynamic working environment and benefits tailored to enhance work-life balance in a multi-disciplinary team. The firm values diversity and offers a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as geography, physical sciences, chemistry, maths, or engineering.
• Experience in hydrology, hydromorphology, water quality, and hydroecology with strong aquatic systems understanding.
• Proficiency in the application of hydrological software and environmental modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage river restoration plans and hydrological studies.
• Design and implement Natural Flood Management measures.
• Participate in delivering environmental improvement programs.

Skills

Hydrology (low flows and flood risk)

Hydromorphology

Water quality understanding

Hydroecology

GIS proficiency

Report writing

Education

Degree in geography or related field

Tools

Hydrological software

Environmental modelling software

Job description

Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team as a Senior Water Scientist or Hydrologist! At AECOM we are at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.

We work for clients from across the public and private sectors including the Environment Agency Natural England National Highways Water Companies NRW River Trusts as well as developers and overseas clients. We are also involved in major ongoing projects such as Lower Thames Crossing and are responsible for water environment chapters in ESs and WFD assessments.

A selection of our current and recent projects includes :

• Developing catchment wide river restoration plans for water companies.
• Delivering hydrological reviews and water balance studies for a range of purposes such as determining supply sources and ensuring a canal remains sufficiently full despite its top up water supply failing.
• Design modelling and installation of Natural Flood Management measures.
• Developing a modelling approach and running these to inform management decisions such as water level dependent designated sites.
• Delivering improvements through working on water companys Environmental Improvement Programme (WINEP).
• Designing and helping delivering awards fish passes and river restoration schemes.
• Deriving strategies to deliver catchment water quantity and quality improvements driven by WFD and Local Nature Recovery requirements.

The majority of our work is in the fluvial environment although a significant proportion is also focused on estuaries lakes and the marine environment.

Being part of the team;

Our Water Environment team are multi-disciplinary with specialists in geomorphology hydrology hydro-ecology water quality and hydrogeology comprising 60 surface water specialists and a further 25 hydrogeologists. All members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. Health safety and environmental considerations underpin all of our work.

And let’s not forget about the perks at AECOM. 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 our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

• Have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as geography physical sciences chemistry maths engineering etc.
• Experienced in hydrology (low flows and flood risk) hydromorphology water quality and/or hydroecology and a strong understanding of aquatic systems.
• Proficiency in the application of hydrological software and environmental modelling (hydrological / hydraulic / water quality / water resources).
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• Report writing skills and ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally to a wide audience.
• Experienced in technical project delivery (from bid preparation drafting technical proposals to project management)

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).

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. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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 will 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. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability‑Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience, Mammalian Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Assays, Protein Purification, Research Experience, Next Generation Sequencing, Research & Development, cGMP, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry