Senior Clean Water (Hydraulic) Modeller

RPS; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller. You will support water engineering projects including design, analysis, and project delivery while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have expertise in water engineering, strong communication skills, and be familiar with relevant technical tools. The role offers opportunities for personal growth and aims to improve community outcomes.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant technical subject.
• Ability to guide less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a full clean driving licence; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Technical development and delivery of clean water modelling projects.
• Preparing technical and analytical reports.
• Collaborating with multi-discipline project teams.
• Providing technical guidance to junior team members.
• Holding client meetings.
• Ensuring quality of outputs.

Skills

Expertise in water engineering and network analysis

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project

Working knowledge of GIS Systems

Experience using InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree qualification in relevant technical subject

Chartership or working towards chartership

Affiliation with a professional institution

Tools

GIS Systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS)

InfoWorks WS Pro

Job description

About the Role

Join our Clean Water (Hydraulic) Modelling Team and contribute to 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 Senior Hydraulic Modellers at all levels to support a wide spectrum of water programmes in areas such as optioneering, outline/detailed design and asset condition assessment.

You will work within a skilled hydraulic team to support our design team, carry out zonal studies, and create solutions for water engineering projects. This programme of work will continue into SR27 and beyond, supporting your career for the years ahead.

About The Team
RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry requiring innovation, dedication, and teamwork to meet client needs.

About You
As a key member of the Water Consultancy, your role as a Senior Clean Water Modeller is critical to delivering great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on capital delivery projects. You will contribute to optioneering, outline and detailed design across various frameworks, focusing on Wastewater Infrastructure.

By joining us, you’ll contribute to impactful projects with leading minds and help improve outcomes for communities. You’ll work with some of the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve.

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
• Collaborating with multi-discipline project teams to build, maintain, and manage relationships with clients and wider disciplines
• Providing technical delivery and guidance to 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, delivering specialist or innovative projects with compliance to client and design standards
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including guiding less experienced colleagues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work 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 packages
• Coding experience is not essential but desirable (Ruby, Python, etc.)

Qualifications

• Preferably degree qualification in a relevant technical subject; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage
• Chartership or working towards chartership for Senior or Principal grades
• Affiliation with a professional institution (IET, InstMC, CIWEM) or in the process of applying
• Hold a full clean driving licence; travel to site and client offices may be required

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in control of your career and you’ll be supported at the level you want to reach. We value diverse ideas and perspectives and foster a culture that prioritises well-being and inclusivity. You’ll be joining a team that makes a difference in the water industry and collaborates with leading companies.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community that supports flexible working to help you achieve work-life balance. We emphasise collaboration and social connection in an agile, hybrid office environment. We trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS is part of Tetra Tech, delivering solutions in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. Our global team works to create lasting value for clients and communities.

We’re committed to fairness, inclusivity, and respect. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process.

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