About the job
“Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Water Industry as part of a dedicated team of flood risk specialists?”
Join our innovative and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Flood Modeller in one of our UK offices, benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model. As a senior technical leader, you will mentor junior staff and strive to enhance our services primarily for the Environment Agency and private sector clients.
At AECOM, we are pioneers in innovation, delivering an impressive array of water programs and projects through long-term collaborations with key clients. We have secured positions on major frameworks with the Environment Agency, National Grid, Wessex Water, Anglian Water, National Highways, Southern Water, and South West Water. Alongside our established major infrastructure clients, we have an extensive pipeline of projects that we would be thrilled for you to be part of.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Expert: Spearhead flood flow estimations using methodologies outlined in the Flood Estimations Handbook. Design and validate hydraulic models (utilizing software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and InfoWorks ICM) to support flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments, river restoration projects, or the Environment Agency’s flood maps.
- Project Delivery: Lead the development of tenders for a range of projects from innovative single initiatives to multimillion-pound framework contracts. Create and assess high-quality technical reports that document model constructions and uncertainties in the model build process. Conceptualize and define modelling and hydrological strategies, taking into account the associated risks and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients and teams of engineers and technical specialists to facilitate a diverse range of fluvial, coastal, surface water, or drainage flood risk management projects.
- Leadership: Mentor team members to support their professional growth and foster relationships with clients and other technical disciplines.
- Quality Assurance: Stay informed about legislative and guideline developments that may impact our services. Utilize AECOM’s project management systems to ensure high-quality outputs for our clients in line with the agreed timelines and budgets.
If you’re passionate about innovation and transforming ambitious ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay informed about the impactful projects we are undertaking and witness the difference we are making in the industry!
Join us and grow with AECOM.

