Principal Water Quality Modeller

As a Principal Water Quality Modeller, you will:

• Lead water quality assessments in rivers, lakes, and coastal waterbodies, acting as technical lead on projects and collaborating with hydrologists and engineers.
• Develop tools to deliver efficiencies and innovative solutions for clients, while guiding junior staff and contributing to bids and strategy.
• Build and check water quality models using packages like MIKE+, MIKE21/3, InfoWorks ICM, and others for studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Produce and review technical reports, manage project delivery, and build client relationships while staying updated on legislation and guidelines.

This role creates positive change by leading water quality assessments and developing innovative solutions that help clients deliver projects improving fluvial and coastal surface water quality, contributing to environmental sustainability and industry advancement.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience in building and checking water quality models using tools such as MIKE+, MIKE21/3 HD/AD/Ecolab, InfoWorks ICM, CORMIX, and SAGIS-SIMCAT.
• Ability to conceptualize and scope modelling approaches, considering risks and opportunities, and produce high-quality technical reports.
• Proven track record in leading bids, mentoring staff, and building relationships with clients and across technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of project management systems to deliver outputs within agreed programmes and budgets, and familiarity with industry developments and legislation.

Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working model and part-time or flexible working arrangements.
• Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and access to AECOM University.
• Volunteering days and a range of core and personalised benefits supporting future and well-being.
• Inclusive and forward-thinking environment with work-life balance.

AECOM is at the forefront of innovation in the water industry, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients, with a dynamic Water business of around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland.