Technical Director Hydrogeology

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to join AECOM UK&Is Hydrogeology Team as a Technical Director.

Join our dynamic Hydrogeology Team as a Technical Director to support oversee and coordinate our projects in the UK and Ireland and with some international exposure. In this role you will be a senior member of the Groundwater team supporting and growing a team of 30 Hydrogeologists throughout UK&I. You will be responsible for the groundwater resources projects including project delivery and technical excellence.

You will be working closely with clients and our internal teams to deliver both water environment focused and multidisciplinary projects including water resources planning major infrastructure projects such as power networks and pipelines renewable energy such as solar wind and pumped storage hydro schemes coastal defences electricity transmission network reinforcement and recreational infrastructure.

Heres what youll do:

• Act as a dedicated senior manager focused on the water sector strengthen client relationships and pursue strategic opportunities
• Act as technical and project lead for Groundwater and Water Environment projects including lead verifier project manager and project approver
• Support and grow our 30 team of hydrogeologists in delivering a range of complex projects.
• Provide effective line management and leadership to support retain and develop the team
• Support for the growth and development of the team including major project work winning client engagement and project delivery.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Nature business which boasts around 230 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I from ecology experts to hydromorphologists water quality experts aquatic ecologists and groundwater specialists. At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll 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.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Hydrogeology and Chartered Status.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge across groundwater resources and groundwater engineering and deep recognized expertise especially on Water Sector evidenced by publications and leadership roles in professional associations.
• Experience of work winning and client engagement
• Experience of leading and line management of a hydrogeology team(s)
• Experience in managing projects project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions and bidding/tendering
• Experience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team members
• Demonstrate adaptability in executing business plans and contributing to strategy including developing and approving policies.

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 . At AECOM we value everyones 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 :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 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 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 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well 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 if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1