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AECOM – Flood Modeller – UK, Leeds
Company Description
"Protect lives and landscapes with AECOM – deliver expert flood risk solutions that safeguard communities and infrastructure."
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At AECOM, we deliver a better world. Whether improving transport networks, ensuring energy resilience, providing clean water, or transforming cities, we help people and communities thrive. As the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients globally to solve their most complex challenges — from advisory, planning, and design to engineering and construction.
We’re at the centre of acceleration — with accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand. Join 45,000+ professionals—planners, engineers, environmental experts and digital innovators—working together to create positive impact.
About the Role
"Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?"
Our Water Business Line is seeking a passionate Flood Modeller to accelerate growth within our dynamic engineering hub in Leeds, the UK’s leading northern engineering cluster.
This role gives you the opportunity to:
- Contribute to high-profile flood risk projects across the UK and internationally.
- Develop resilient, future-proof flood solutions for communities, infrastructure, and the environment.
- Work in a fast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and impact — with every day bringing new challenges.
Responsibilities
As a Hydrologist/Flood Modeller, you’ll play a key role under general supervision, delivering technical work critical to flood risk solutions:
- Conduct technical tasks of moderate complexity relating to:
- Groundwater investigations
- Hydrological studies
- Flood resilience solutions
- Support hydrology projects, following defined project terms, with regular guidance from senior professionals.
- Develop and analyse advanced hydrological and environmental data, using tools such as:
- HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE FLOOD, or InfoWorks ICM
- GIS platforms (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis
- Prepare technical reports grounded in flood risk assessment, drainage modelling, and river process modelling.
- Monitor upstream activities to assess regulatory compliance and circumvention risks.
- Work in a multidisciplinary team, balancing autonomy with collaborative problem-solving.
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Why AECOM?
- Shape vital infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- Collaborate with full-time experts across the UK & Ireland.
- Impact on water resilience through high-visibility projects.
- Hybrid work flexibility tailored to your lifestyle.
- Access to cutting-edge professionals while championing sustainability.
Benefits & Growth
AECOM offers more than a paycheck: ✅ Continuous learning – connect with training ✅ Exclusive AECOM University academic resources ✅ Volunteering days to align with social missions ✅ County Hospital Scheme (NHS Group Discount) for health care ✅ Flexible working options built on your priorities
Requirements
Minimum Essential Criteria:
- Degrees required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology/Civil Hydrology, Water Resources, or Geomatics.
- Technical experience:
- Proficiency in Hydrological and hydraulic modelling (e.g., HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Infoworks IS/ES).
- Knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) + advanced spatial analysis.
- Understanding of flood/catchment software, including pre- and post-processing tools.
- Ability to deliver comprehensive reports in national/local regulatory formats.
- Key aptitudes:
- Strong analytical skills with data interpretation experience.
- Good problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
- Willingness to collaborate, explain complex science clearly, and meet tight deadlines.
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Preferred Qualities
- Proven report writing and consultancy experience.
- Fieldwork exposure or hands-on modelling experience.
- Knowledge of environmental permitting (e.g., water industry licences)
- Skills with UK standards (e.g., Defra planning policies, local authority requirements)
- Advanced statistical analyses of environmental/river data
Environment and Equality
AECOM is a leader in equity and inclusivity—weiler applications from all backgrounds, including neuro/physical/cognitive diversity. Supports provisions such as: 🔹 Graduate CV workshops (if undergrad level maintains potential) 🔹 Disability/long-term health support (email [email protected] for adjustments)
Apply even if credentials partially fit—strengths may meet other criteria.
About AECOM Beyond the Role
AECOM is a dynamic global consulting firm (listed and growing): 🌍 Revenue: $16.1bn (2025) 🏗 Mission: Build legacy infrastructure that protects lives and sustains environments. 📚 Commitment: Invests in technical development, sustainability, and diverse perspectives.
Equal Opportunities Statement
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value varied talents and ways of thinking, and our global safety policy requires all new employees to commence with onboarding at an AECOM office as part of the process.
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