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Company Description Protect lives and landscapes with AECOM—deliver expert flood risk solutions that safeguard communities and infrastructure. Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We’re the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
AECOM welcomes passionate professionals to collaborate in driving global change. Fresh candidates and industry veterans alike are encouraged to share their talents and shape the future of infrastructure.
About the Role
Position: Senior Flood Modeller "Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?"
Our Water Business Line is looking for a passionate Senior Flood Modeller to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. Ideal candidates will work across the UK and beyond on high-profile projects within our ambitious northern engineering hub in Leeds.
This role will demand strong technical expertise alongside leadership, mentorship, and client-facing experience. You’ll guide junior colleagues, elevate our capabilities, and deliver quality solutions for public, private, and water sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver robust hydraulic flood modelling: Develop and validate models using Flood Modeller, TUFLOExpress, Mike 11, Mike 21, HEC-RAS, ICM for flood risk assessments, reservoir analyses, and flood alleviation schemes.
- Expand your toolkit: Apply knowledge of physico-chemical, biological, and bacterial water quality modelling using platforms like MIKE (Ecolab), Delft3D, SIMCAT, or ICM.
- Conceptualise new modelling methodologies – balancing risks vs. opportunities in every step.
- Perform and verify hydrological assessments: Master Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2 and WINFAP (utilising sophisticated hydrological tools).
- Contribute to tender submissions: From concept inception to multimillion-pound frameworks, collaborate across teams to deliver compelling proposals.
- Mentor colleagues: Foster professional growth by sharing expertise and guiding younger members of the team.
- Build lasting relationships: Engage with clients directly while aligning with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage projects.
- Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes that impact water management and flood resilience.
- Maintain data integrity: Use AECOM’s project management tools to ensure outputs meet standards on time and within budget.
- Demonstrate integrity in high-stakes environments: Balancing technical precision with client-focused diplomacy.
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Essential & Preferred Requirements
Experience:
- 5+ years as a flood modeller/hydrologist, with senior level expertise in DCS industry-divergent tools like (Flood Modeller, TUFLOExpress, Mike 21, ICM Pro).
- Proven track recordin flood risk assessment processes aligned with Environment Agency standards.
- Entry-level or aspiring charter ship knowledge (with CIWEM) preferred.
Technical & Analytical:
- Proficiency in hydraulic modelling and water quality science (mastery of Flood Modeller in particular).
- Hands-on familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, Anaconda) considered advantageous.
- Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks governing water quality and flood management.
Professional Development:
- Self-directed learner with a commitment to continuous upskilling in flood risk management.
- Ability to juggle de deadline-driven projects while mentoring colleagues effectively.
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Why Join AECOM?
- Innovative culture: Collaborate on projects of critical importance, ensuring impact across physical and digital spaces.
- Join AECOM’s rapidly expanding UK & Ireland Water team of 700 specialist consultants – from initial concept through final implementation.
- Hybrid flexibility: Customise work locations between AECOM offices—or site visits—to match career milestones.
- Inclusive environment and growth opportunities:
- Access AECOM University, technical networks, and volunteering opportunities as part of a solution-focused organisation.
- Competitive benefits:
- Salary mirrored by UK market standards (negotiated with experience).
- Comprehensive beneficieseasy with health/social assistance, childcare subsidies, and pension eligibility.
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Equal Opportunity Worker
AECOM is an inclusive employer, championing neurodiversity and recognising the benefits of diverse perspectives. Applicants should email [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations during the application process. Candidates with long-term health concerns may also request to participate via Disability Confident Interview Scheme ([email protected]).
Every candidature is embraced—even if prior qualifications align partially.
State: UK Location: Hybrid Model centred around Leeds
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