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Principal Hydrologist
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Principal Hydrologist – UK (Water Team)
Company Description
"Lead hydrology projects that protect communities and shape the future of water!"
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Job Description
About the Role
"Are you ready to join a team of hydrologists and shape the future of the Water Industry?"
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Hydrologist. You will be based in one of our UK or Ireland offices while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model.
You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. Lead hydrological assessments that inform flood risk management, major infrastructure planning, water resources strategy, and environmental permitting. This is a senior role combining technical excellence, client engagement, project oversight, and team leadership within a growing water team.
Responsibilities
- Lead hydrological assessments to support:
- Flood risk appraisals
- Infrastructure design
- Catchment strategies
- Environmental impact assessments
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Provide technical direction on:
- Rainfall-runoff modelling
- River flow estimation
- Climate change allowances
- Catchment analysis
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Oversee and review hydrological modelling outputs, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with UK regulatory guidance
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Act as the technical lead on major frameworks and multidisciplinary projects across:
- Transport
- Energy
- Water
- Development sectors
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Advise clients on:
- Flood risk policy
- Drainage strategy
- Abstraction licensing
- Environmental permitting requirements
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Mentor and develop junior hydrologists, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing
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Support business development activities, including:
- Bid preparation
- Client relationship management
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
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Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) in:
- Hydrology
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geography, or a related discipline
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Extensive experience delivering hydrological assessments within:
- Consultancy or regulatory environments
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Strong knowledge of UK hydrological guidance:
- FEH methods (Flood Estimation Handbook)
- EA (Environment Agency) guidance
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Experience with:
- Hydrological modelling tools
- Data analysis software
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Proven ability to:
- Lead projects
- Provide technical oversight
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Chartered status (CEng, CSci, or CEnv) or actively working towards chartership
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Excellent communication skills, including:
- Client engagement
- Stakeholder management
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Self-motivated: Ability to:
- Work autonomously
- Meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Commit to collaboration
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic team tackling challenging and impactful water projects.
- Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
- Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Access continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Additional Information
Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity:
- Hybrid work options available
- Safe and respectful workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion
- Growth opportunities across a global, publicly traded firm
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Disability Confident Employer; interviews guaranteed for those who meet criteria
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Reasonable accommodations available for job seekers with disabilities
Contact (amac-unbound-edreams-corporate@atlassian.net) for application assistance.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design, engineering to program and construction management. Our team delivers sustainable solutions for the built environment, stakeholders, and future generations. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.
State/Province: Bristol, City of Work Location Model: Hybrid Primary Location: UK – Bristol, 3 Rivergate
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