Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk

Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you lead hydraulic modelling and hydrology work within AECOM’s Water Team, guiding method development and delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective projects. You act as a senior technical advisor, mentor junior staff, and shape outcomes across multidisciplinary water schemes. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation and ensure delivery aligns with client needs and programme goals. This is a chance to influence large, impact‑driven water projects and contribute to a globally connected, inclusive engineering culture.

Pay / Benefits

flexible hybrid working
career development opportunities
AECOM University
volunteering days
comprehensive benefits package
wellbeing programs

Responsibilities

Act as technical lead and SME for hydraulic modelling, hydrology and flooding projects
Lead development of technical approaches and methodologies for project delivery
Provide senior technical advisory support for complex problem solving
Deliver and oversee technically challenging, high‑profile projects for key clients
Input specialist technical knowledge into studies and designs
Lead interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables
Develop and implement QA/QC processes for calculations and outputs
Prepare and review technical specifications, reports, and design documentation
Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates
Contribute to budgets and schedules to meet client and programme needs
Apply expertise across PS&E stages of project delivery
Provide strategic technical guidance to clients for informed decisions
Mentor and support junior/mid‑level staff toward chartership
Support team growth, capability development, and positive team culture

Key requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography or related discipline
Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM (or equivalent)
Extensive experience in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, GIS or data analysis (ArcGIS)
Strong understanding of UK and international hydrology practices
Significant experience in fluvial, pluvial and integrated hydraulic modelling (Innovyze ICM, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW)
Proven track record as a technical lead on complex modelling and hydrology projects
Experience in water consultancy delivering multidisciplinary projects
Ability to develop methodologies, manage technical delivery and influence outcomes
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Self‑motivated with ability to work autonomously in a deadline‑driven env.