Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller - Graduate / Chesterfield

AECOM · Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-18
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
WHAT YOUR NEW ROLE WILL ENTAIL:
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Wastewater Hydraulic 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, Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water, the Environment Agency, LLFAs and other infrastructure providers to deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, DWMPs, 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.

Qualifications
HERE’S WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU:

• Deliver: Work on all aspects of hydraulic modelling from model build and verification of sewer networks to integrated model development, scoping and planning surveys, including development of catchment scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.

• Technical Expertise: Problem solve for our Clients, with an understanding of sewer networks, hydraulics in the sewerage system and have a keen eye for detail. Experience in using hydraulic modelling packages including Infoworks ICM.

• Documentation: Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.

• Working towards Chartership with a relevant Professional Institution

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM US!
Freedom to grow
Freedom to grow is the name we’ve given to our new way of working at AECOM. It’s not defined by a policy or contract – quite the opposite! It’s the permission, or empowerment, for you to find the working style that suits you best, balancing that with other commitments in your life, so you can thrive and bring your best self to work.

Flexible working options
We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients. With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Equity, diversity & inclusion
When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all.

Compensation & Benefits
We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Whether you’re looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, A competitive Employers Pension, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered!

From our Global Employee Assistance Program & Help@hand, for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we’re here to support you.

Bring your bold ideas and big dreams.
You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete the application process, please visit our reasonable accommodations page - Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations (aecom.com). As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, w

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