Principal Hydrologist at AECOM | Manchester

Embark on your journey with us. Develop your career here.“Are you prepared to become an integral part of a team of hydrologists and influence the future of the Water Industry?”Join our vibrant 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 while benefiting from our adaptable hybrid working model.In this pivotal role, you will spearhead significant water projects both locally and internationally. You will conduct hydrological evaluations that guide flood risk management, major infrastructure development, water resource strategies, and environmental permits.This senior position combines technical expertise, client collaboration, project oversight, and leadership within a growing water team.Your responsibilities will include:Leading hydrological evaluations to support flood risk assessments, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact studies.Providing technical guidance on rainfall-runoff modeling, river flow estimation, climate change considerations, and catchment analyses.Overseeing and validating hydrological modeling results, ensuring adherence to quality standards, accuracy, and compliance with UK regulatory frameworks.Serving as the technical lead on significant frameworks and multidisciplinary projects across transportation, energy, water, and development sectors.Consulting with clients on flood risk policies, drainage strategies, abstraction licensing, and environmental permitting requirements.Mentoring and nurturing junior hydrologists, promoting a culture of technical excellence and knowledge exchange.Supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.If you are passionate about innovation and transforming bold ideas into reality, AECOM invites you to join our team. We are not just building infrastructure; we are enhancing communities and improving lives. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we are executing and witness the difference we are making in the industry!Grow with us.Become a member of our dynamic Water business, which features approximately 600 experts throughout the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with leading engineers and consultants to deliver a diverse array of engaging projects, from small initiatives to large-scale endeavors, spanning the entire project lifecycle.At AECOM, you will flourish in an inclusive and forward-thinking atmosphere where your contributions are recognized. Enjoy a comprehensive range of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your future and well-being. Take advantage of career advancement opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteer days, and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that fits your unique lifestyle.

Join AECOM as a Principal RAMS Engineer and be part of our dedicated team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will lead Risk Assessment and Management Strategies (RAMS) for various projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in delivery.As a Principal RAMS Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing RAMS processes, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project outcomes.

Embark on Your Journey with Us. Cultivate Your Career.Join AECOM’s Building Engineering Division as a BMS Principal Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing building management systems across diverse sectors—including office fit-outs, mixed-use developments, industrial facilities, and commercial projects. This opportunity allows you to spearhead innovation, provide state-of-the-art smart building solutions, and significantly influence the built environment.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Overseeing the design, commissioning, and implementation of BMS systems, ensuring alignment with client requirements, regulatory standards, and sustainability objectives.Building and nurturing connections with stakeholders, including clients, architects, M&E teams, contractors, and senior management, providing specialized guidance.Managing intricate projects end-to-end: including conducting feasibility studies, developing specifications and point schedules, handling tender management, cost analysis, and progress reporting.Performing system surveys, assessments, and FAT/SAT testing, delivering comprehensive reports, recommendations, and training to clients to enhance performance and efficiency.Driving business development initiatives, mentoring the BMS team, facilitating knowledge sharing, and contributing to the advancement of smart building technologies.Championing Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) best practices, addressing technical challenges while ensuring compliance and promoting a safety-oriented culture.Supporting the integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, demonstrating expertise in open communication standards and advanced BMS technologies like Trend, Tridium, and Niagara.Occasionally traveling nationally to project sites and AECOM offices, while enjoying a balanced approach to office work and flexible remote working options.Grow with Us:AECOM offers a robust package of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your well-being and future aspirations. You will have access to career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model for a healthy work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and community volunteering days.

Are you a highly skilled Architectural professional with exceptional REVIT expertise? Join AECOM’s Architecture team in Manchester and play a pivotal role in delivering intricate, high-quality design projects across diverse sectors.The RoleWe seek an accomplished Architectural Technician / Technical Architect with extensive experience in technical detailing and digital project delivery. REVIT will be your primary tool, and an assessment on your REVIT skills will be part of the application process.In this role, you will be instrumental in generating and coordinating detailed design information, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to guarantee accuracy, compliance, and excellence in project execution.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily production and coordination of models and drawings using REVITPreparing, reviewing, and approving technical drawingsCollaborating with design and drafting teams across various disciplinesDelivering design packages of moderate to high complexity under appropriate supervisionCreating detailed drawings in accordance with project specifications and established standardsPreparing specifications, reports, and supporting data tablesConducting material take-offs, measurements, and area calculations directly from REVIT modelsReviewing and interpreting documentation from vendors, subcontractors, and third-party designersEnsuring compliance with relevant codes, permits, and discipline-specific standardsUtilizing Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms for document control and coordinationMarking up drawings using Adobe PDF and proficiently using Microsoft Office applicationsAbout YouSignificant experience in technical detailing within architectureAdvanced proficiency in REVIT (essential)Knowledge of AutoCAD (desirable)Strong understanding of construction documentation and design standardsConfident in interpreting technical specifications and instructionsExperience working within Common Data Environments (CDEs)Detail-oriented with exceptional coordination skillsMust be a British National due to client security requirements

Join AECOM as a Principal Town Planner and play a pivotal role in shaping urban environments. In this leadership position, you will oversee planning projects that contribute to sustainable community development. Your expertise will guide a team while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that local regulations and community needs are met.

Join AECOM as an Architect and be part of a dynamic team that delivers innovative design solutions across various sectors. In this role, you will engage with multidisciplinary teams to create high-quality, sustainable architectural designs that align with client needs and project goals.

Energy:Join us in driving the energy transition through innovative and sustainable practices.AECOM's Energy Business Unit consists of three specialized practices: renewables (including hydropower), electrical transmission & distribution, and nuclear (in the UK). Each practice plays a critical role in shaping the future of energy, delivering solutions that harmonize efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.Our Commitment to RenewablesWe are dedicated to facilitating the urgent shift from carbon-intensive energy sources to decentralized and more adaptable energy systems. Our teams of energy experts connect through our global network to provide design, support, and solutions across various technical areas, including hydropower, onshore and offshore wind, solar energy, carbon capture, alternative fuels, hydrogen, and essential energy demand assessments for carbon reduction. With a strong commitment to sustainability, we integrate our engineering and scientific expertise to strive for equitable and biodiverse outcomes.Your Career Path Starts HereAre you ready to step into the role of Hydropower Lead in our swiftly growing hydro team? You will have a dual responsibility encompassing both a technical role in our energy projects and a business-oriented role focused on team leadership and business development. You’ll engage with hydro colleagues globally while primarily concentrating on projects in the UK, Ireland, and various countries across Europe and India (EURI).Your projects will span from feasibility studies to intricate design and site construction supervision, both domestically and internationally. Our clientele includes large energy utility generators and private developers and contractors.Key Responsibilities:Serve as program manager, project manager, or technical lead, guiding teams on significant hydropower initiatives while ensuring effective communication and delivery.Lead pursuits for major hydropower projects, spearheading major proposals and client engagements.Assist senior leadership in developing business strategies for hydropower in alignment with market trends and evolving opportunities.

About the Role:As a Tech Principal at AND Digital, you will leverage your extensive technical expertise to steer project direction while mentoring our engineering teams in best practices. Your role will involve advocating for software quality and crafting our technical vision, all while managing large-scale initiatives and supporting team growth.Who We Are:AND Digital is a forward-thinking technology company committed to accelerating digital transformation and bridging the digital skills divide. Since our inception in 2014, we have empowered organizations to create exceptional digital products and foster robust digital teams.Our regional offices, known as ‘Clubs’, enable us to cultivate strong partnerships with our clients, ensuring they receive prioritized support from teams in close proximity. This innovative approach has fueled our success and impressive organic growth, leading to a diverse workforce of over 1,300 professionals across the UK, Europe, and the USA, with plans for global expansion.Join us in our mission to close the global digital skills gap!

AECOM Advisory is a premier management consulting Global Business Line leveraging AECOM’s extensive operational know-how in infrastructure design and engineering services. We aim to be the go-to adviser for senior-level clients and executive teams navigating their most critical enterprise and strategic challenges.Our diverse client portfolio spans the entire value chain within the infrastructure and built environment sectors, including central and local government, defence, energy, investors, transportation, and water. Our UK team of 100 skilled professionals includes business analysts, economists, commercial strategists, major programme advisors, and change management experts. We empower our clients to shape their strategies, establish major programmes for effective delivery, and enhance operational performance, ultimately generating value for stakeholders and making a meaningful impact within their communities.As a unique consulting firm, we combine true operational and technical expertise with industry-specific insights to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.We are on the lookout for talented leaders who are mission-driven to join AECOM Advisory. This position is open to candidates based anywhere in the UK.As a Senior Director in AECOM Advisory’s UK business, you will be a pivotal leader in a high-energy and inclusive team of consulting professionals. Our culture fosters collaborative problem-solving and prioritizes addressing our clients' most complex and impactful challenges, paired with career pathways that encourage both professional and personal growth.Start here. Grow here.Your responsibilities will encompass driving business development, overseeing engagement delivery, and leading practice development specifically for the defence sector. This is a seller-doer role, including but not limited to:Facilitating industry discussions and engaging professional networks to uncover and generate business development opportunities.Utilizing industry expertise and commercial insight to proactively identify, define, and shape business development campaigns.Managing all facets of business development for engagements and broader campaigns, including client outreach, proposal development, solutions architecture, commercial strategy, internal risk reviews, and compliance processes.Leading multiple parallel delivery teams, ensuring quality control across various delivery models, tempos, and engagement scopes.Providing leadership during client interactions regarding delivery progress and validation of insights, maintaining visibility with C-suite clients and senior management stakeholders.Effectively managing inputs from peers and technical experts to ensure successful project outcomes.

Join AECOM as a Senior Program Manager, where you'll lead complex projects and programs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive successful project delivery.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Senior Lighting Designer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating innovative lighting designs that enhance architectural features and contribute to sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help shape the visual ambiance of various projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and practices.

Role Overview AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Manchester. This position focuses on delivering engineering solutions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The role supports AECOM’s commitment to sustainability across projects. What You Will Do Work closely with teams from various disciplines to deliver electrical engineering solutions Contribute technical expertise throughout project lifecycles Support sustainable design and engineering practices Location This role is based in Manchester.

AECOM Advisory is the newly established management consulting Global Business Line at AECOM, leveraging our extensive operational expertise in infrastructure design and engineering services. We serve as a trusted advisor to executive teams and senior-level clients, addressing their most critical enterprise and strategic needs.Our focus spans the entire value chain of clients involved in infrastructure and the built environment—including local and central government, defense, energy, investors, transportation, and water. Our dedicated UK team of 100 professionals consists of business analysts, economists, commercial strategists, major program advisors, and change management experts. We assist clients in formulating strategies, establishing major programs for successful delivery, and enhancing operational performance to create value for stakeholders and positively impact communities.As a new breed of consulting firm, we leverage our robust operational and technical expertise to provide industry-specific insights and capabilities to the clients we support.We are on the lookout for talented leaders who are mission-driven and eager to join AECOM Advisory. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the UK.As a Senior Director in our UK business, your responsibilities will include spearheading business development efforts, overseeing engagement delivery, and leading practice development for the local government sector. This role requires a proactive approach to engage in industry dialogues, identify and cultivate business opportunities, and guide multiple delivery teams across various models and scopes.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineering Geologist to join our dynamic team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in geology and engineering to lead projects, conduct site investigations, and provide valuable insights that inform design and construction processes. Your work will directly impact the successful execution of infrastructure projects and contribute to the sustainability of our built environment.

Join Anaplan, a dynamic team of innovators dedicated to revolutionizing business decision-making with our top-tier AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform. Our mission is to empower our customers to outperform their competitors and thrive in the market.At Anaplan, what brings us together is our unwavering commitment to our customers’ success and a culture focused on winning.Our clientele includes prestigious names within the Fortune 50, such as Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, representing over 2,400 global companies that trust our industry-leading platform.Our Winning Culture propels our teams forward, fostering diversity of thought and ideas. We embody leadership at every level, strive for ambitious goals, and love celebrating our achievements—both large and small.Guided by principles that emphasize strategy-led initiatives, values-based actions, and disciplined execution, you’ll find inspiration, connection, growth, and recognition here. Your uniqueness is celebrated; come join us to shape the future—together!Anaplan is actively seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will serve as the technical leader in our pivotal Experience Engineering workstream. In this role, you will outline the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap to enhance our platform for a worldwide audience. This is a rare chance to spearhead the strategy for internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) on a grand scale for our award-winning planning technology. As Anaplan continues its impressive growth in a competitive global market, delivering an exceptional, localized experience remains a critical strategic goal, with you leading the technical charge.We are in search of a visionary and highly technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, influencing cross-functional teams, and establishing a benchmark for engineering excellence.Your Impact• Define the long-term technical vision and architectural framework for Anaplan's internationalization platform and infrastructure.• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient systems for continuous localization, acting as both lead engineer and technical mentor.• Collaborate with engineering leadership and product management to formulate the strategy for global readiness across all new features and products.• Tackle complex technical challenges related to localization, proactively addressing future needs and ensuring architectural integrity.

Embark on a Journey. Elevate Your Career.Are you driven by a passion for Marine Ecology?Join our innovative Nature team as a Principal Marine Ecologist at one of our UK and Ireland offices, including Basingstoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge, and Dublin. Enjoy the benefits of our flexible hybrid working model while applying your skills and expertise to impactful national and international projects. Our work spans diverse sectors, such as high-profile power and infrastructure initiatives (including floating offshore wind), interconnectors, habitat restoration, flood defence, and coastal development (marinas, jetties, slipways, wharves, and ports).Your Responsibilities:Subject Matter Expertise: Offer technical marine ecological and consenting advice, guiding various workstreams and deliverables across an array of projects, including the complete EIA or DCO development cycle. You will conduct marine ecology impact assessments, including ES chapters and related assessments (HRA, MCZ, WFD), supporting license and permitting applications for marine projects.Quality Assurance: Maintain a keen eye for detail to ensure our deliverables meet the highest quality standards, adhering to our thorough quality management procedures. Your excellent writing and communication skills will allow you to present complex scientific information tailored to diverse audiences.Collaboration: Engage as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance the environmental outcomes of our projects, collaborating with specialists in underwater acoustics, coastal processes, water science, and marine archaeology.Growth and Business Development: Contribute to our marine ecology team's growth by developing technical and fee proposals and engaging in broader marketing and business development strategies. You will confidently present to both internal and external stakeholders and facilitate client interactions.Project Management: Demonstrate effective project management skills, ensuring timely and successful project delivery while leading and mentoring junior team members.

Join AECOM as a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Data Centres. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge mechanical systems within our data centre projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability are met.Your expertise will be crucial in leading project initiatives, optimizing mechanical designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. We are seeking a proactive leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Join AECOM as a Principal Engineer specializing in Tunnelling and Underground Structures. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge and experience to lead complex engineering projects that shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.Your responsibilities will include overseeing project design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact communities.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM as a Principal Civil Engineer, where you will lead innovative projects that shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the execution of complex civil engineering projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Highways Engineer to join our dynamic team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of major highways projects, ensuring that all engineering work aligns with our commitment to quality and innovation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of communities.