Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Wastewater Modeller to join their dynamic Water Consultancy team. The role involves developing wastewater catchment strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have strong experience in urban drainage projects and proficiency in hydraulic modelling tools. A relevant degree and communication skills are essential. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in urban drainage projects, hydraulic modelling, and solution development.
• Strong knowledge of water industry regulations and legislation.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Ensure quality outputs and compliance with standards.
• Lead a team and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Urban drainage projects

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

InfoWorks ICM proficiency

MS 365 applications

GIS systems familiarity

Education

Degree in relevant technical field

Postgraduate preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SharePoint

MapInfo

ArcGIS

QGIS

FME

Optimatics

Python

Job description

Overview

Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller role at RPS. We’re looking for experienced Senior Wastewater Modellers to join our dynamic and growing Water Consultancy team operating across the UK.

You’ll work on exciting AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment.

Locations

Locations: London, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Derby, Bristol, Manchester, and Warrington. We support flexible work to help you balance life and work, while encouraging collaboration. Hybrid working is our standard.

About Us

RPS, Tetra Tech are actively engaged in several long-term wastewater programmes across the UK water industry. Our wastewater consulting team undertakes a broad range of projects including urban drainage and water quality modelling studies; WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs and catchment investment planning; and the development of engineering solutions from feasibility through to outline and detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver wastewater catchment strategies and solutions, including hydraulic modelling and analysis.
• Develop wastewater solutions through outline and detailed design.
• Ensure quality outputs and compliance with standards and governance requirements.
• Lead a team to maintain strong client relationships and manage project team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and processes for efficiency and innovation.
• Travel to client sites or other RPS/Tetra Tech offices as needed.

What You Bring

• Experience in urban drainage projects, hydraulic modelling and solution development.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM.
• Strong knowledge of water industry regulations and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications, including advanced Excel, PowerBI, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with GIS systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS) and tools like FME, Optimatics, or Python is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical field (postgraduate preferred).
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Affiliation with a professional institution (CIWEM, ICE, IWater) is desirable.

Why Join Us

Be part of a team dedicated to making a positive environmental impact. Enjoy a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. We support flexible work to help you balance life and work, while encouraging collaboration. Hybrid working is our standard.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a difference in wastewater modelling, send your CV and cover letter today. Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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