**Company Description** " Protect lives and landscapes with AECOM — deliver expert flood risk solutions that safeguard communities and infrastructure.” **Work 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 Description** _“Are you ready to join a team of flood risk specialists and shape the future of the Water Industry?”_ **Start here. Grow here.** Our North & Midlands Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Flood Risk Consultant to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line. This is your chance to help deliver high profile, influential projects across the UK and even further afield while working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and connected northern engineering hubs. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping resilient, future proof solutions for communities, infrastructure and the environment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate with a team that thrives on variety. **_Here’s what you’ll do:_** + Develop Flood Risk Assessment reports for a range of sizes and complexities of developments with support from senior team members, including larger NSIP developments which are undertaken within the DCO / EIA process + Play a key role in delivering complementary projects and building capability EIA, SFRA, and flood risk permitting / consenting. + Writing clear and concise technical reports, summarising technical concepts for a wide range of audiences such as the Planning Inspectorate, Environment Agency, LLFAs, Clients and the Public. + Help manage project delivery through adherence to project programmes, budgets and quality assurance procedures. + Take pride in the production of high-quality technical work and deliverables. + Provide technical mentorship and provision of support to graduate team members. + Assist with the preparation of tender responses and proposals. 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 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. 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:_ + Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. + Experience of Flood Risk Assessment preparation. A track record of delivery of flood risk and water management projects in the UK, including liaison with private/public sector clients and regulators. + Knowledge of relevant planning policy in England, Wales, and Scotland, including National Planning Policy Framework and supporting Planning Practice Guidance, TAN15 and the Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). + Understanding of hydraulic modelling and drainage strategies as an evidence base to flood risk assessments / activity permits. + GIS experience in QGIS and / or ArcGIS. + Actively working towards chartership (i.e. CIWEM/ICE) 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 ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.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! **Additional Information** _“Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?”_ You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career! Click here to connect with the Recruiter via LinkedIn Alternatively you can email the recruiter at rhys.platten@aecom.com or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities. \#LI-RP1 #AECOMUKFLOODRISKCONSULTANT **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, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10146561 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid