Technical Director – Hydrogeology

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Job Description This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to join AECOM UK&I’s 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. Here’s what you’ll do: Act as a dedicated senior manager focused on the water sector, strengthen client relationships, and pursue strategic opportunitiesAct as technical and project lead for Groundwater and Water Environment projects including, lead verifier, project manager and project approverSupport 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 teamSupport 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, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let’s not forget about the perks at AECOM. 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. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re 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 engagementExperience of leading and line management of a hydrogeology team(s)Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions, and bidding/tenderingExperience of reviewing/verifying technical work and supporting wider team membersDemonstrate adaptability in executing business plans and contributing to strategy, including developing and approving policies. 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 Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). 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 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10151721 Business Line: Environment Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Science Work Location Model: Hybrid…