Technical Director - Flood Modelling

Austin

Saturday, 25 April 2026

Provide strategic technical leadership and practice direction as a Technical Director – Flood Modelling, leading the delivery of complex flood modelling, stormwater, and water infrastructure projects across Auckland and New Zealand. You will contribute the highest level of hydraulic and hydrological modelling expertise across catchment analysis, flood assessments, infrastructure planning, and major project delivery while strengthening client relationships, growing market presence, and mentoring technical teams across the business. This is a highly client-facing leadership role focused on building trusted client relationships, identifying and converting business development opportunities, and positioning AECOM as a market leader in flood modelling across New Zealand. You will provide senior technical advice to project teams, technical oversight across the flood modelling portfolio, and act as the lead verifier and lead reviewer for complex flood modelling projects. Lead the technical delivery of major catchment-scale flood modelling, rainfall analysis, flood assessments, and stormwater infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Provide strategic flood level outputs to support civil design, including floor levels, site levels, and development controls. Oversee the flood modelling portfolio, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and alignment with best practice standards. Act as the lead verifier and reviewer for complex flood modelling projects, providing technical assurance across major deliverables. Provide senior technical advice to project teams on modelling methodology, design decisions, and flood risk outcomes. Guide technical standards, delivery frameworks, and quality assurance processes across the business. Lead hydraulic and hydrological analysis across catchments, stormwater networks, pipelines, and drainage systems. Review modelling outcomes relating to infrastructure such as catch pits, manholes, pipelines, detention systems, and wider stormwater assets. Collaborate with civil, water, and infrastructure teams to optimise design outcomes and assess flood behaviour impacts. Drive technical excellence using industry tools including InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS - Facilitate Technical Approach Reviews and major project kick-off meetings to ensure strong technical governance. Build and strengthen key client relationships while providing trusted technical advice and identifying future opportunities. Lead business development activities including proposals, tender interviews, and strategic pursuits across New Zealand. Mentor and develop technical teams, supporting professional growth and knowledge sharing across local and global teams Qualifications. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a great fit for this role. Please apply — all applications will be considered. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or similar 20 years’ experience in flood modelling, stormwater, water resources engineering, or related consulting environments. Strong experience with hydraulic and hydrological modelling software including InfoWorks ICM, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS - Proven delivery of complex catchment modelling, flood estimation, stormwater analysis, and infrastructure resilience projects. Chartered Professional Engineer (CP - Eng) status, or eligibility to obtain CP - Eng. Experience providing technical oversight across multiple projects and leading flood modelling portfolios. Demonstrated capability as a lead verifier, reviewer, or independent reviewer for major flood modelling projects. Strong technical leadership with the ability to guide standards, mentor teams, and provide senior technical advice. Proven success managing complex projects, including technical quality, programme delivery, budget, and client outcomes. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to grow client relationships and drive business development opportunities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing skills, with a track record of winning and retaining work. Strong communication and influencing skills across clients, teams, and senior stakeholders. Knowledge of New Zealand stormwater and flood management practices, council requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Active industry profile through technical leadership, professional networks, publications, or conference presentations

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