Company Description

　　At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

　　We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

　　Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

　　Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

　　Job Description

　　AECOM is looking for an experienced Water Scientist / Hydrologist to join our growing Water Environment team. This is a multi-disciplinary team with specialists in geomorphology, hydrology, hydro-ecology, water quality and hydrogeology. We work for clients from across the public and private sectors, including the Environment Agency, Highways England, Water Companies, River Trusts as well as developers and overseas clients. We are also involved in major ongoing projects such as HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing, and are responsible for water environment chapters in ES’s and WFD assessments.

　　A selection of our current and recent projects includes:

　　Developing catchment wide river restoration plans for water companies

　　Delivering hydrological reviews / 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 NFM measures for the upper Darent in Kent

　　Developing a modelling approach to inform management decisions at water level dependent designated sites

　　Producing the Fish and Eel Pass Guide to enable safe passage at in channel structures such as pumping stations and weirs

　　Designing and helping delivering awards fish passes and river restoration schemes

　　Deriving catchment improvements for the River Rede, to improve the health of the river

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　The successful candidate will be responsible for high quality project delivery. They should bring unique expertise on specific technologies or processes, will be able to apply acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges, provide coaching to peers and team members, and will be sought for technical experience and able to influence suppliers. The job involves:

　　Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

　　Water quality studies

　　Hydrological investigations (including typical as well as drought flows)

　　Use of varied tools to deliver outcomes (software, models etc.)

　　Hydroecological studies

　　WFD / Environmental Compliance/ EIA studies

　　Project management (including client management), technical proposal and report writing.

　　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.

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

　　Qualifications

　　Have a degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject (geography, physical sciences, engineering etc.)

　　Highly numerate with analytical / statistical skills

　　Experience analysing large datasets

　　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)

　　Track record of project management

　　Ability to coordinate, liaise and engage with clients and key stakeholders

　　Knowledge of the water cycle

　　Understanding of legislative requirements and other drivers

　　Desirable:

　　Coding experience

　　Experience of stakeholder engagement

　　An MSc or PhD in a relevant subject

　　Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. CIWEM)

　　Travel to site

　　Additional Information

　　You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)

　　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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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 we’ll help you reach yours.

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

　　ReqID: REF20905R

　　Business Line: Water

　　Business Group: DCS

　　Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

　　Career Area: Science

　　Work Location Model: Hybrid