Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Flood Risk
HybridInverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Inverness, Scotland, United KingdomHybridFull TimeMid LevelConstructionEnterprise
Full TimeMid LevelEnterpriseConstruction
Job Summary
Lead advanced hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and flooding projects as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert. Drive technical approaches and methodologies while overseeing high-profile deliverables, including PS&E packages, cost estimates, and quality assurance processes. Provide strategic guidance to clients, conduct interdisciplinary reviews, and mentor staff to support team growth and capability development. Manage project budgets and schedules to ensure alignment with client requirements and programme deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or a related discipline
- Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, GIS, or data analysis, including ArcGIS
- Strong understanding of UK and international hydrology practices
- Significant experience in fluvial, pluvial, and integrated hydraulic modelling, particularly using Innovyze ICM, Flood Modeller, or TUFLOW
- Proven track record as a technical lead on complex modelling and hydrology projects
- Strong experience within water consultancy, delivering multidisciplinary projects
- Demonstrated ability to develop methodologies, manage technical delivery, and influence project outcomes
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously where required
- Strong sense of commitment
- Willingness to learn
- Desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us
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