Consultant Water Scientist

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, were delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team47,000 strongdriven by a common purpose to delivera better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.AECOM is looking for a Water Scientist to join our established and award-winning Water Environment Team. This is a multi-disciplinary team with over 60 specialists in water science, geomorphology, hydrology, aquatic-ecology, and hydrogeology. We work for clientsfrom across the public and private sectors, including local councils, national highways agencies, UK environment agencies, power/utility/water companies, Homes England, Network Rail, River Trusts as well as private developers and overseas clients. We are involvedin major infrastructure projects, but equally recognize the importance of providing specialist water science services to smaller niche projects and developments.The Water Scientist role will involve working alongside senior staff to assist them with the delivery of a wide range of water science projects across the UK, particularly for large infrastructure developments. Tasks will include carrying out baseline deskstudies, field work (such as water quality or flow monitoring and sediment quality investigations), data processing and analysis, impact assessments and WFD appraisals, reporting and the presentation of data. Potential candidates should have experience offand be able to deliver the following types of work to a high standard:

• Water / sediment quality and hydrological / hydromorphological baseline studies, surveys, monitoring, field investigations and assessments.
• EIA and WFD assessments (experience of NSIP is favourable).
• Nutrient neutrality assessments.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary design/project teams.
• Experience engaging with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders.
• Developing project management skills.
• Contributing to or drafting technical reports, supporting information, and presentations.
• Use of GIS or other data management or graphics software.

Minimum RequirementsTo be successful in this role we are looking for applications from professionals who have worked in a similar role. They should:

• Have experience in water / sediment quality, hydrology and hydromorphology.
• Have experience undertaking water / sediment / flow monitoring or other field surveys and investigations.
• Be able to critically interpret and record data methodically, conducts analysis, compare findings to relevant studies and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Have experience of undertaking environmental feasibility studies/appraisals, impact and WFD assessments.
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Be able to use GIS.
• Be developing project management skills.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be able to work independently under direction of senior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be qualified to degree level in relevant subject (e.g. geography, environmental science, chemistry, ecology etc.).
• Ideally be a member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. CIWEM, CIEEM, IEMA, BHS etc.).

Your benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW way of working. Core benefitsinclude 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.Youll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if youre a member of the Reserve Forces youll receive anadditional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.What we offerWe will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spiritand pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusiona 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 forour clients.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lastingimpact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of expertsplanners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managersleading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us andlets get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.