Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team as a Water Scientist or Hydrologist At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. Our Water Environment team are multi-disciplinary with specialists in geomorphology, hydrology, hydro-ecology, water quality and hydrogeology, comprising 60 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 Lower Thames Crossing, and are responsible for water environment chapters in ES’s and WFD assessments. A selection of our current and recent projects includes: Developing catchment wide river restoration plans for water companies. Delivering hydrological reviews and 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 failing. Design, modelling and installation of Natural Flood Management measures. Developing a modelling approach and running these to inform management decisions, such as water level dependent designated sites. Producing the Fish and Eel Pass Guide to enable safe passage at in channel structures such as pumping stations and weirs. Designing and helping delivering awards fish passes and river restoration schemes. Deriving strategies to deliver catchment water quantity and quality improvements, driven by WFD and Local Nature Recovery requirements. 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: As an experienced water scientist or hydrologist, you’ll provide support to colleagues and liaise closely with internal and external clients. 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. 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, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.