About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Hydrologist to join our growing Water Solutions team. This senior role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement and business development. You will provide technical oversight across complex hydrology and water management projects while supporting the continued growth of our Water Solutions capability across EMEA.

Working alongside Principal Consultants and Technical Directors, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships and help shape our hydrology service offering across the energy transition, industrial water, hydrogen, renewables, mining, chemicals, power generation and major infrastructure sectors.

Technical leadership

• Lead and oversee complex hydrological, flood risk and drainage studies.
• Provide technical direction on water resources, climate resilience and integrated water management projects.
• Review and assure hydrological and hydraulic modelling outputs.
• Undertake independent technical reviews and provide quality assurance for major project deliverables.
• Support the development of innovative and sustainable water management solutions.
• Provide specialist advice throughout feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, construction and operational phases.
  
  

Project and commercial leadership

• Manage major multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
• Direct project resources, budgets, schedules and risk management activities.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcomes.
• Work with engineering, environmental and advisory teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Support project governance, controls, contract management and commercial performance.
  
  

Client and business development

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support strategic account management and identify repeat and new business opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to technical and commercial proposals, scopes and estimates.
• Identify emerging client needs and support the development of new service offerings.
• Represent Worley at client meetings, workshops and relevant industry events.
  
  

People and capability development

• Mentor Senior Consultants, Consultants and Graduates.
• Support recruitment, retention, succession planning and capability development.
• Promote technical excellence through regional and global technical networks.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, safety and continuous improvement.
  
  

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• A degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline.
• Substantial relevant consultancy or industry experience, with responsibility for technical and project leadership.
• Chartered status through an appropriate professional institution.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrology, flood risk, drainage or water resources.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing commercial performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting business development and work-winning activities.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical professionals.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safety and quality.
  
  

Experience that would be advantageous

• Experience delivering projects across energy transition, hydrogen, industrial water, mining, chemicals, conventional energy, ports or major infrastructure.
• Experience of UK and/or international hydrology, flood risk and drainage requirements.
• Experience leading Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and water resource studies for complex developments.
• Experience supporting strategic water planning, climate adaptation or water security programmes.
• An established profile within professional institutions, technical networks or specialist forums.
• Working knowledge of relevant tools such as FEH, ReFH2, Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, ArcGIS, QGIS, GoldSim.
  
  

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.