Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working model

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of water with AECOM by leading advanced wastewater modelling that drives sustainable infrastructure and lasting environmental impact. Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Wastewater Modeller in our rapidly growing Edinburgh office, benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model. You will support a talented team of engineers, modellers, and consultants, delivering top quality projects and innovation in the water industry.

As a technical lead, you will oversee the delivery of outputs from small to medium modelling projects, delegate tasks effectively, mentor junior staff, and coordinate field teams. You will be involved in health & safety risk assessments, model building and verification, optioneering design solutions, producing reports and technical documents, progress reporting, client liaison, project management, and business development.

AECOM has recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise, a transformational multi-billion-pound programme reshaping Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 with potential extension. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to this major programme and work alongside a diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Join us to be part of a global team delivering impactful water projects that uplift communities and enhance lives. Benefit from career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a supportive work-life balance through our flexible hybrid working model. We welcome discussions on part-time or flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

Experience
- Proficient in using Infoworks ICM
- Ability to work within financial and programme constraints of projects
- Experience developing technical specifications and scopes of work
- Skilled in technically reviewing projects, providing design and optioneering input, and preparing proposals
- Experience managing a team of project engineers and technicians
- Proven ability liaising with government departments, local authorities, water and utility companies, SEPA, and other public bodies
- Track record of developing client relationships and securing repeat business
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

About you
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of workload
- Proactive decision-maker with initiative
- Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong commitment to learning and working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent report writing skills and experience presenting to clients
- Experience with coding languages such as Ruby or Python is desirable

Qualifications
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) or proven track record delivering modelling projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and projects effectively