Clean Water (Hydraulic) Modellers

RPS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water management is seeking hydraulic modellers to join their Clean Water Modelling Team in Glasgow. The role involves the technical delivery of clean water modelling projects and guiding junior team members. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant technical subject and expertise in water engineering. This position offers a transparent career pathway and supports work-life balance through hybrid working options.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Expertise in water engineering and network analysis.
• Degree qualified in a relevant technical subject.
• Hold a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Technical development and delivery of clean water modelling projects.
• Preparing technical and analytical reports.
• Responsibility for technical delivery and guidance of junior team members.

Skills

Expertise in water engineering and network analysis

Ability to work collaboratively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project

Working knowledge of GIS Systems

Experience using InfoWorks WS Pro

Desirable coding experience (Ruby, Python)

Education

Degree in a relevant technical subject

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

GIS Systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS)

InfoWorks WS Pro

Job description

About The Team

Join our Clean Water (Hydraulic) Modelling Team. You will work on a prestigious SR21 Technical Consultancy Framework driven by Scottish Water's approach to utilise, maintain and construct their hydraulic modelling library. We are looking for hydraulic modellers at all levels to support a wide spectrum of water programmes in optioneering, outline/detailed design and asset condition assessment.

Overview

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry with opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to meet client needs. Our Water Consultancy has a range of AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical development and delivery of clean water modelling projects, including scoping, model build, model maintenance, zonal and growth studies, and design support
• Preparing technical and analytical reports
• Being part of multi-discipline project teams to build, maintain and manage strong and collaborative relationships with clients and wider RPS/Tetra Tech disciplines
• Responsibility for technical delivery and guidance of junior team members
• Holding client meetings
• Ensuring quality of outputs and compliance with client specifications
• Awareness of and compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Expertise in water engineering and network analysis, helping to deliver specialist, complex or innovative projects, ensuring client and design standards are followed and quality plans produced
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including technical guidance of less experienced colleagues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Working knowledge of GIS Systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Experience using InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi or similar water modelling package
• Desirable coding experience (Ruby, Python)

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage
• Hold a full clean driving licence. Travelling to the site and client and/or other RPS/Tetra Tech offices may be required

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We value collaboration and social connection in the office environment, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS is part of Tetra Tech since January 2023. We are a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. We deliver solutions that create lasting value and enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing meaningful challenges. Join us to build a career and truly make a difference in the future of water.

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