Principal Hydrologist
HybridPlymouth, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead hydrological assessments supporting flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments. Provide technical direction on rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, and climate change allowances while overseeing outputs for quality and compliance with UK regulatory guidance. Act as technical lead on major frameworks across transport, energy, and development sectors, advising clients on flood risk policy, drainage strategy, and abstraction licensing. Mentor junior hydrologists and support business development through bid preparation and client relationship management. Based in UK or Ireland with flexible hybrid working options.
Required Qualifications
- Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience delivering hydrological assessments within consultancy or regulatory environments
- Strong knowledge of UK hydrological guidance (e.g., FEH methods, Flood Estimation Handbook, EA guidance)
- Experience with hydrological modelling tools and data analysis software
- Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical oversight
- Chartered status (CEng, CSci, or CEnv) or working towards chartership
- Excellent communication skills with experience engaging clients and stakeholders
- Self-motivated with an ability to work both 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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