Senior Hydrogeologist

Company Description 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 are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Work with Us. Change the world. We’re expanding—and this is a great time to join us. We have senior-level opportunities for hydrogeologists and groundwater experts, offering rapid career progression and the chance to support impactful projects across the UK, particularly within our Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Cambridge, St Albans or Basingstoke Team. Join our team of 30+ hydrogeologists to help us with projects in the UK and overseas which range from groundwater source investigation to dewatering and groundwater flooding; impact assessment of major infrastructure schemes to water management (Water Companies, Energy and Digital Infrastructure Sector); and development of strategies to better manage this precious resource. We pride ourselves on capturing the highest quality data; our conceptualisation of complex systems; and developing cost effective and sustainable solutions. Join us now and make a difference. Here’s what you’ll do: You will advise on all aspects of hydrogeology and work across UK and Ireland initially, and potential for growth into international projects Provide expert advice on hydrogeological conceptualisation Assist with delivery of both water resources and engineering hydrogeology projects Prepare bids internally and externally to support growth Work with a team of consultants/graduate hydrogeologists in other offices Develop new innovations around data and interacting with our groundwater modellers Being part of the team; The AECOM Water Environment team's portfolio of clients comes from both public and private sectors, spread around UK, Ireland and EMEA Region. The groundwater team collaborates with colleagues in surface water, aquatic ecology and hydromorphology to better conceptualise their sites. We work on large scale infrastructure projects, including all stages of consenting from Optioneering, through Environmental Statements, through to Delivery Consents We have clients requiring new groundwater resources and refurbishment of existing sources, to ensure their supplies. These include Water Companies, and Food and Beverage Sector. We support mining colleagues with their water management issues on both active mine sites and legacy ones, as well as helping their moves to better sustainable practices. We are involved in the energy transition, through our work of ground source heat schemes, geothermal projects, pump storage hydro schemes, windfarms and re-conductoring projects. Qualifications Here's what we will need from you; BSc Hons degree in either Geology, Geography and/or Environmental Science Experience working in groundwater and the water environment industry A relevant MSc in a practical environment related subject Evidence of early career stages with a relevant professional body, with an aim of becoming member in the future We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: Birmingham Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Birmingham - Colmore Plaza