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Senior Wastewater Modeller
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Senior Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by improving infrastructure that helps communities thrive—whether it’s enhancing commutes, ensuring reliable power, providing clean water, or transforming cityscapes. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle complex challenges and build sustainable legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating global infrastructure investment, our expertise is in demand. Join over 50,000 professionals—planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and innovators—delivering projects that create positive, measurable impact worldwide.
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About the Role
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Are you ready to shape the future of the Water Industry?
Start here. Grow here.
Join our Water Team as a Senior Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller, combining deep technical expertise with cross-disciplinary collaboration. Based in Bristol (UK, hybrid model), you’ll drive impactful projects domestically and internationally, including flood alleviation, pollution reduction, and green infrastructure strategies.
AECOM’s water team leads the way in Blue-Green and nature-based solutions, driving innovation for clients like Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Northern Ireland Water, the Environment Agency, and local water utilities. You’ll deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, hydraulic models, and policy guidance—setting industry standards.
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As a Senior Hydraulic Modeller, you’ll join a team of 700+ water experts in the UK & Ireland, balancing cutting-edge projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver: Build and verify hydraulic models, develop scenarios, run complex simulations; scope strategic flood/pollution mitigation solutions at a catchment scale.
- Expertise: Advise on emerging technologies, offer technical innovation; problem-solve client demands; draft tenders and long-term proposals.
- Documentation: Produce clear, professional reports, slide decks, and technical documentation.
- Lead: Mentor junior modellers; foster strong partnerships with technical and client teams.
- Quality: Peer-review models and reports to ensure compliance with standards and deliverables.
- Innovate: Network with cross-functional experts to solve multi-disciplinary challenges.
What You’ll Bring to AECOM
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree recognised in Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, or Civil Engineering.
- Field-specific experience:
- Hydraulic modelling (SWMM, MIKE Urbach, or equivalent)
- GIS or Asset Management (Innovyze ICM or InfoAsset)
- Practical water consultancy skills, with preference for regulatory/commercial sector exposure.
- Technical Tools: Proficient in ArcGIS or MapInfo or comparable analysis software; familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., Environment Act 2021, European standards).
- Soft Skills: Independent work ethic, collaborative mindset, drive to continuously upskill, and adaptability in fast-moving environments.
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Employer Inclusion & Support
- Diversity: Committed to neurodiversity, disabled applicants, and flexible accommodations. Contact [email protected] to discuss accessibility needs.
- Flexibility: Teams located in Bristol with hybrid working options, allowing in-office, remote, and fieldwork flexibility.
- Onboarding: Full in-person Day 1 onboarding at AECOM Bristol is required.
Why Join AECOM?
✅ Impactful Work: Lead transformative projects shaping water infrastructure for climate resilience. ✅ Professional Growth: Access AECOM University, technical training, mentoring, and career networking. ✅ Competitive Benefits:
- Hybrid flexibility tailored to individual needs.
- Strengthening integration with our sustainability goals and pioneering technologies. ✅ Culture: values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and equity & inclusion. ✅ Compensation: Alignment with industry standards, including bonus potential.
Next Steps
Ready to drive change? Apply now or explore our Water Team video/brochure to see real-world case studies from our global team.
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