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About the Role

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as an Associate Hydrologist. You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally, leading 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

Technically lead or verify flood hydrological assessments assisting the design of flood alleviation schemes, reservoir engineering and flood risk assessments.
Technically review or verify reports documenting hydrological assessments.
Support the wider Water team in business development activities for a wide range of clients on national and international projects.
Mentor staff within the team in hydrological estimation to support their professional development.
Build relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines.
Keep up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services and share them with the team.
Deliver thought leadership and represent AECOM at conferences to showcase our expertise.
Drive innovation within the team to deliver projects efficiently and right first-time, including the development and enablement of AI solutions.
Be an active member of our global community of hydrologists via our TechEx network.

Requirements

Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
Evidence of significant experience (more than 15 years) in leading the estimation of flood flows using FEH and REFH2 for flood mapping reservoir engineering.
Deep understanding of statistical hydrological analysis.
Demonstration of working with hydraulic modellers to calibrate hydraulic models.
Experience in rating reviews.
An established presence and network in the industry demonstrated through active engagement activities on LinkedIn and/or presentations.
Strong leadership and communicative skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline.
Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM.
Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS and/or MapInfo.
Practical knowledge of scripting programmes such as R, Python, Anaconda, Ruby would be advantageous.
Familiarity with Hydrology+.
Experience of leading low-flow analysis studies for WINEP projects would be advantageous.
Self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required.
Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline-driven team environment.
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Skills

Hydrology
Flood risk management
Infrastructure planning
Water resources strategy
Environmental permitting
Flood hydrological assessments
Flood alleviation schemes
Reservoir engineering
Flood risk assessments
Statistical hydrological analysis
Hydraulic modelling
Rating reviews
GIS
QGIS
ArcGIS
MapInfo
Scripting
R
Python
Anaconda
Ruby
Hydrology+
Low-flow analysis
WINEP projects
AI solutions

Location

UK - Basingstoke
UK
Ireland

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working

Experience Level

More than 15 years

Education Level

Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline
Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM

Benefits

Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being
Career development opportunities
Technical practice networks
AECOM University
Volunteering days
Flexible hybrid working model
Part-time or flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Work flexibility
Access to industry-leading technology and thinking

About the Company

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.
We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team.
We value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
We believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We 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.
We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

Equal Opportunity

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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.