Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Hydraulic Modeller in our rapidly growing Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model. You will act as a senior technical leader and advisor, driving excellence in project delivery while supporting and developing team capability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency across a broad range of large-scale, multidisciplinary water projects. You will work collaboratively across Water, Energy, Environmental, and Transportation sectors, helping to grow and strengthen our UK Water teams.

Your responsibilities will include acting as a technical lead and subject matter expert for hydraulic modelling, hydrology, and flooding projects; leading the development of technical approaches and methodologies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery; providing specialist technical input and strategic guidance; overseeing complex, high-profile projects; developing and implementing quality assurance processes; preparing technical specifications, reports, and design documentation; contributing to project budgets and schedules; and mentoring junior and mid-level staff to support their professional development.

At AECOM, you will be part of a global team delivering impactful water programmes and projects that uplift communities and enhance lives. You will benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment with career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and a flexible hybrid working model designed to support your work-life balance.

Experience
- Extensive experience in hydraulic modelling, hydrology, GIS, or data analysis, including ArcGIS.
- Strong understanding of UK and international hydrology practices.
- Significant experience in fluvial, pluvial, and integrated hydraulic modelling, particularly using Innovyze ICM, Flood Modeller, or TUFLOW.
- Proven track record as a technical lead on complex modelling and hydrology projects.
- Strong experience within water consultancy, delivering multidisciplinary projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop methodologies, manage technical delivery, and influence project outcomes.

About you
- Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM (or equivalent).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic, deadline-driven team.
- Strong sense of commitment, willingness to learn, and passion for innovation.
- Ability to mentor and support junior staff towards chartership and technical excellence.

Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, GIS, Geography, or a related discipline.