Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionWhat your new role will entail;AECOM is looking for an experienced Associate Director Water Scientist / Hydrologist to join our growing Water Environment team. This is a multi-disciplinary team with specialists in geomorphology, hydrology, hydro-ecology, water quality and hydrogeology, comprising 45 surface water specialists and a further 25 hydrogeologists. We work for clients from across the public and private sectors, including the Environment Agency, Natural England, National Highways, Water Companies, NRW, River Trusts as well as developers and overseas clients. We are also involved in major ongoing projects such as HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing and are responsible for water environment chapters in ES's and WFD assessments.A Selection Of Our Current And Recent Projects IncludesDeveloping catchment wide river restoration plans for water companiesDelivering hydrological reviews / water balance studies for a range of purposes, such as determining supply sources and ensuring a canal remains sufficiently full despite its top up water supply failingDesign, modelling and installation of NFM measures for the upper Darent in KentDeveloping a modelling approach to inform management decisions at water level dependent designated sitesProducing the Fish and Eel Pass Guide to enable safe passage at in channel structures such as pumping stations and weirsDesigning and helping delivering awards fish passes and river restoration schemesDeriving catchment improvements for the River Rede, to improve the health of the riverYour role and responsibilities;ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for high quality project delivery. You will bring unique expertise on specific technologies or processes, will be able to apply acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges, provide coaching to peers and team members, and will be sought for technical experience and able to influence suppliers. The job involves:Working collaboratively with other team members with the ability to make autonomous decisions guided by policies, procedures and business objectives.Accountable for the results of the team or the process establishing goals and objectives and adherence to budget and/or meeting deadlines.Identify trends, issues and opportunities for your area of the business, industry service line or process.Demonstrate innovation to deliver technical and operational excellence.Possess highly specialised technical or functional expertise or deep business acumen in your business unit, service line or discipline.Water quality studiesHydrological investigations (including typical as well as drought flows)Use of varied tools to deliver outcomes (software, models etc.)Hydroecological studiesWFD / Environmental Compliance/ EIA studiesProject management (including client management), technical proposal and report writing.Contributing to Nature Based Solutions such as wetland creation and river restoration schemes.The majority of our work is in the fluvial environment, although a significant proportion is also focused on estuaries, lakes and the marine environment.Being part of the team;All members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. Health, safety, and environmental considerations underpin all of our work.You will take a role in Hydrology and Water Science, in technical direction, innovation, business development and work winning.As an experienced water scientist/hydrologist you'll provide line management and training to peers and junior team members, and liaise closely with internal and external clients.We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.QualificationsHere's what we will need from you;Have a degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject (geography, physical sciences, engineering etc.)Proficiency in the application of hydrological software and environmental modelling (hydrological/ hydraulic/ water quality/ water resources)Proficiency in GIS softwareReport writing skills and ability to clearly present complex technical information visually and orally to a wide audienceExperienced in technical project delivery (from bid preparation/ drafting technical proposals to project management)
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