Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to lead urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects. The candidate will have strong experience in this area and proven expertise with InfoWorks ICM. This contract offers hybrid working, competitive compensation of £50-£60 per hour, and involvement in challenging projects within a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be prepared to work in office at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangements

Long-term contract potential

Interesting project work

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in urban drainage and wastewater modelling.
• Proven experience using InfoWorks ICM.
• Experience in integrated catchment model build and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects.
• Manage project tasks in line with agreed scope, programme and budget.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior modellers.

Skills

Urban drainage modelling

Wastewater modelling

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

Mentor junior staff

Project delivery awareness

Education

Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or similar)

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Salary: £50 – £60 per hour (Inside IR35)

Location: Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol or Birmingham

Type: Contract | Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to support a strong pipeline of urban drainage and wastewater projects on a contract basis. This role will focus on technical delivery while also providing leadership and mentoring to junior members of the modelling team.

The position offers exposure to complex, high-profile modelling programmes across both public and private sector clients.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the water, environment and infrastructure sectors. They are well regarded for their technical excellence, collaborative culture and commitment to quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical delivery of urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects
• Manage project tasks in line with agreed scope, programme and budget
• Build and verify integrated catchment models
• Engage with client technical teams and key stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior modellers
• Support quality assurance and control processes
• Contribute to the development of improved modelling processes and tools

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Strong experience in urban drainage and wastewater modelling
• Proven experience using InfoWorks ICM
• Experience in integrated catchment model build and verification
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS or MapInfo)
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced team members
• Experience acting as technical lead on modelling projects
• Commercial and programme awareness within project delivery
• Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE, CIWEM or similar) is advantageous

What Our Client Offers:

• £50-£60 per hour, inside IR35
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Long-term contract potential
• Interesting and technically challenging project work
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Eligibility:

• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to attend a UK office a minimum of 3 days per week

Opportunity for Growth:

This contract provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of modelling projects, broaden technical expertise and play a key role in supporting project teams during a busy delivery period.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.