Principal Wastewater Modeller

"Shape the future of water with AECOM - lead advanced wastewater modelling that drives sustainable infrastructure and lasting environmental impact.”

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

“Are you ready to join a team of wastewater modellers and shape the future of the Water Industry?”

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Wastewater Modeller. You can be based in one of our UK or Ireland offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. We enable the development of significant flood alleviation schemes, pollution reduction, and infrastructure projects, and this variety will be fundamental to your  continuous professional growth . A unique aspect of our approach is that our modelling team is  fully integrated  with the wider project teams, ensuring that our modellers work closely alongside experts in other areas to develop comprehensive solutions.

As an  industry leader  in Blue-Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, we work with both public and private sector clients such as Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Northern Ireland Water, the Environment Agency, LLFAs and other infrastructure providers. We deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Outline Business Cases, hydraulic models, and detailed designs.  We shape industry standards  by advising and developing guidance that benchmarks best practices, keeping AECOM  at the forefront  of the water industry. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation, collaboration, and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead the development, calibration and verification of wastewater network models (e.g., InfoWorks ICM or similar platforms).
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple projects, operating under general direction while guiding wider project teams.
• Undertake and oversee technical and administrative tasks of limited to moderate complexity related to hydrology and groundwater investigations where required to inform wastewater modelling studies.
• Deliver assignments that may span the broader field of hydrology and related technical disciplines, working to defined project terms with appropriate professional review.
• Analyse complex datasets and modelling outputs, preparing clear, high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Monitor and interpret data to assess the impacts of upstream activities on wastewater systems and the wider environment, ensuring compliance with relevant permits and regulatory conditions.
• Act as technical lead on major frameworks and modelling programmes, supporting strategic planning, storm overflow reduction, and network resilience initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and contribute to bids and business development activities.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.

At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget about the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (BEng/MEng or MSc) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in wastewater network modelling within a consultancy or water utility environment.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard modelling software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM).
• Strong understanding of UK water industry regulations, AMP cycles, and wastewater planning frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical direction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards chartership is desirable.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the water industry, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

Application Support

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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About AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address  View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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