About the job
Start your journey with us and elevate your career!
“Are you eager to become part of a team of hydrologists who are transforming the Water Industry?”
We invite you to join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Hydrologist. You will have the flexibility to work from one of our offices in the UK or Ireland, benefiting from our adaptable hybrid working model.
In this pivotal role, you will spearhead significant water projects both nationally and internationally. You will conduct hydrological assessments that guide flood risk management, major infrastructure planning, water resource strategies, and environmental permits.
This senior position blends technical expertise, client interaction, project management, and team leadership within our expanding water division.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading hydrological assessments to assist with flood risk evaluations, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact analyses.
- Providing technical guidance on rainfall-runoff modeling, river flow estimation, climate change considerations, and catchment analysis.
- Overseeing and validating hydrological modeling outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to UK regulatory standards.
- Serving as the technical authority on major frameworks and multidisciplinary projects across transport, energy, water, and development sectors.
- Advising clients on flood risk policies, drainage strategies, abstraction licensing, and environmental permitting necessities.
- Mentoring junior hydrologists to cultivate technical proficiency and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Assisting with business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
If you are passionate about innovation and transforming bold ideas into reality, AECOM is the place for you. Join our team, where we don't just create infrastructure but also empower communities and enhance lives. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!
Grow with us.
Become part of our vibrant Water business, which comprises approximately 600 experts across the UK and Ireland. Collaborate with leading engineers and consultants to deliver a wide range of exciting projects, from small-scale initiatives to large-scale developments, from inception to completion.
At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive and progressive environment where your contributions are valued – with numerous perks! Enjoy a variety of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical networks, AECOM University, volunteer days, and our flexible hybrid working model to achieve a work-life balance that suits you.

