AECOM
Principal / Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller
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Job Title: Principal/Associate – Water
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"Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?"
We’re looking for a Principal or Associate to join our growing Water team. In this senior technical role, you’ll lead teams to deliver real-time flood forecasting projects and help expand our services with the Environment Agency and beyond. While your primary focus is flood forecasting, you’ll also have opportunities to work on wider hydrology and non-real-time modelling projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading flood forecasting initiatives:
- Produce and review Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, including assessing the quality of existing models and hydrometric data.
- Develop, calibrate, and verify flood forecasting models (e.g., PDM, Flood Modeller).
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Technical modelling and analysis:
- Carry out non-real-time modelling and hydrological analysis using Flood Modeller, ICM, HEC-RAS, MIKE 11, and FEH hydrological methods.
- Conduct hydrometric data processing and gauge rating reviews.
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Reporting and documentation:
- Produce and review high-quality technical reports, documenting model build and associated uncertainties.
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Client and team interactions:
- Lead and contribute to tenders for key clients.
- Mentor and support team members in their professional development.
- Build strong client and internal discipline relationships.
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Regulatory compliance:
- Stay updated with legislation and industry guidelines relevant to water projects.
- Ensure compliance with AECOM’s project management systems to deliver on-time, budget-friendly outputs.
About the Water Team
Become part of a dynamic Water business with around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver projects spanning from concept to completion, ranging from small-scale to large-scale sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Qualifications and Key Experience
Here’s what we’re looking for in candidates:
- Ten+ years of experience in flood forecasting modelling (with Flood Modeller).
- Familiarity with Environment Agency requirements, including In incident Management Forecasting Systems (IMFS)-compatible model development.
- Proven competence in applying/calibrating hydrological models in flood forecasting (e.g., Muskingum-Cunge, Probability Distribution Model).
- Strong analytical skills with experience processing and analyzing hydrometric data (rating curve evaluations, data validation).
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Solid GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo).
- Having practical knowledge of scripting (Python, Anaconda, Ruby) would be beneficial.
Essential traits:
- Self-motivation, ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under pressure.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Why Join AECOM?
- Challenge and impact: Be part of a powerful professional team that tackles push-the-limits water industry projects.
- Leadership opportunities: Collaborate with iconic engineers and industry thinkers.
- Inclusivity and support: Work in a collaborative and welcoming environment without hierarchies.
- Learning and development: Access to continuous training (AECOM University), mentorship, and networking.
- Work-life balance: Benefit from a hybrid remote-hub approach, flexibility at work, and rich personalization opportunities.
- Competitive and rewarding benefits: Including excellent salaries and comprehensive wellness programs.
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Key Offerings
Your hiring will be done through AECOM locations—Day-1 onboarding is mandatory.
AECOM builds legacy projects, championing ESG principles and promoting a strong talent pipeline.
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ReqID: J10146560 Location Model: Hybrid Work Strategic Focus: Europe & India
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