Principal Hydrologist

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Teamwork"]

Senior hydrology lead responsible for directing hydrological assessments for flood risk, infrastructure design, and environmental permitting across UK and international projects. Combines technical excellence with client engagement, project oversight, and mentorship within a growing Water team. Hybrid working from UK/ Ireland offices with opportunities to influence major water sector frameworks.

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Principal Hydrologist

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Job Summary

Senior hydrology lead responsible for directing hydrological assessments for flood risk, infrastructure design, and environmental permitting across UK and international projects. Combines technical excellence with client engagement, project oversight, and mentorship within a growing Water team. Hybrid working from UK/ Ireland offices with opportunities to influence major water sector frameworks.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead hydrological assessments to support flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments.
  • •Provide technical direction on rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, climate change allowances, and catchment analysis.
  • •Oversee and review hydrological modelling outputs, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with UK regulatory guidance.
  • •Act as technical lead on major frameworks and multidisciplinary projects across transport, energy, water, and development sectors.
  • •Advise clients on flood risk policy, drainage strategy, abstraction licensing, and environmental permitting requirements.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
  • •Extensive experience delivering hydrological assessments within consultancy or regulatory environments.
  • •Strong knowledge of UK hydrological guidance (e.g., FEH methods, Flood Estimation Handbook, EA guidance).
  • •Experience with hydrological modelling tools and data analysis software.
  • •Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical oversight.
  • •Chartered status (CEng, CSci, or CEnv) or working towards chartership.
  • •Excellent communication skills with experience engaging clients and stakeholders.
Experience:Water planningHydrologyCivil engineering
Education:Master's in Hydrology/Civil/Environmental
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingStakeholder managementTeamwork
Certifications:CEngCSciCEnv
Languages:English
Tech Stack:FEHHydrological modelling softwareRainfall-runoff modellingClimate change allowances

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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