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Senior Hydrogeologist
Hydrogeologist & Groundwater Expert – Senior Opportunities
About the Role
At AECOM, we’re transforming the world through groundbreaking infrastructure projects—from improving water supply systems to mitigating flooding risks. We’re expanding our hydrogeology team, offering senior-level opportunities in the UK, with potential growth into international projects. These roles are perfect for ambitious professionals ready to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact on sustainable water management.
Join our 30+ hydrogeologists as you tackle challenges like:
- Groundwater source investigations
- Dewatering and flood risk management
- Water strategy development for Water Companies, Energy, and Digital Infrastructure
- Assessing impacts of major infrastructure projects
AECOM specialises in high-quality data analysis, sustainable modelling, and cost-effective solutions. Your work here directly improves communities’ access to clean water and resilience against environmental pressures.
Core Responsibilities
You’ll play a pivotal role across UK (and Ireland initially), with scope to expand globally. Key tasks include:
- Expert Advisory: Provide technical leadership on hydrogeological conceptualisation and analyses for clients in public and private sectors.
- Project Delivery: Support water resources and engineering hydrogeology projects, from feasibility studies to consent and delivery phases.
- Bid Management: Develop and manage internal and external bids to grow AECOM’s portfolio.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with consultants, graduate hydrogeologists, and specialists in surface water, ecological impacts (water framework directives), and hydromorphology.
- Innovation: Drive advancements in data integration, partnerships with groundwater modellers, and cutting-edge solutions.
Projects & Industry Impact
Our team connects water strategy with critical sectors, delivering value in:
- Water Supply Solutions:
- Development of new groundwater resources and existing well optimisation for Water Companies and the Food & Beverage Sector.
- Energy Transition:
- Ground-source heat schemes, geothermal projects, pump storage hydro, and infrastructure for wind farms.
- Mining & Legacy Site Remediation:
- Supporting water-management needs for active mine sites and legacy contamination, aligned with sustainable practices.
- Infrastructure Projects:
- Advisory across Energy & Digital Projects—from optioneering to delivery consents, ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Requirements
We seek collaborative professionals with:
Education & Expertise
- BSc Hons in Geology, Geography, or Environmental Science (or equivalent).
- A strong MSc in a water sciences or hydrogeology related discipline, with practical application.
- Groundwater industry experience—proof of recent authoritative work (e.g., consultant, research, or field investigations).
- Early career alignment with professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management - CIWEM, Institute of Groundwater CIWEM, etc.), with future progression in mind.
Skills & Mindset
- Technical Adaptability: Ability to transition seamlessly between conceptual hydrogeology, modelling, and fieldwork.
- Clarity under pressure: Experience communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Client-Centric Approach: Eager to build relationships with public/private sector clients across the UK/EMEA.
- Team Collaboration: Open to peer-learning with multidisciplinary teams in biological sciences, data science, and engineering.
Why AECOM? Benefits & Culture
World-Changing Work
- Join a fortune 500 global firm leading energy transition, infrastructure, and sustainability.
- Your work shapes generational legacies: cleaner water, resilient cities, and future-proofed energy grids.
Career Growth
- Hybrid work model: Flexible arrangements to balance professional impact and personal life.
- Rapid progression with direct management and international project exposure.
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Support & Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation, industry-leading technologies and frameworks, and professional development investments.
- Diverse, inclusive workplace: Celebrating all perspectives, with neurodiversity and disability support (our Disability Confident Employer status ensures interviews for equal-opportunity candidates).
- Advocating for a balanced life, from bioengineering to digital tools enhancing energy solutions.
Community & Connection
- Connect with potential clients and career changers via our AECOM Voices storytelling portfolio (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube).
- Transformational mentorship with retiring experts, including Melissa Moody (contact for inquiries).
About AECOM
AECOM’s £16.1B revenue in FY25 comes from design, engineering, and global project management, touching transportation, water, new energy, and the environment. Our mission? Advancing people, places, and planet through:
- Equity & Diversity Initiatives: A commitment to rooting out unconscious bias and fostering invoices from heightened representation.
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Priorities: Shore-cliffed integration of sustainability into our service outputs.
- Pioneering Innovation: At the vanguard of clean tech in water & energy landscapes.
Your drive belongs here—help us grow at speed, solve complex water challenges, and champion climate adaptability.
Applications
Ready to join the change? We’re expanding wherever envisioned impact arises—let’s talk.
- Discuss: direct query / [call us E&M friendly](LinkedIn Search: @Melissa Moody)*
- Accessibility: Careers@AECOM.com (or use disability-confident methods I listed).
- Privacy Note: Your data is processed in adherence to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10148540 Business Area: Environment Coverage: Europe & India Hybrid Model: Flexible office/remote hybrid in the regions outlined.
Apply now—the future of groundwater expertise is waiting for you!
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