Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller

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

Job summary

A leading water consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller to join their growing team. You will be involved in developing wastewater strategies and solutions while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in urban drainage projects and hydraulic modelling. This role offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience in urban drainage projects and hydraulic modelling.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM for wastewater solutions.
• Strong knowledge of water industry regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Urban drainage projects experience

Hydraulic modelling

Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

GIS systems

Education

Degree in a relevant technical field

Postgraduate preferred

Chartered or working towards chartership

Affiliation with professional institutions

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

About Us

RPS, Tetra Tech are actively engaged in several long-term wastewater programmes across the UK water industry, helping our clients address major pollution and flooding challenges. As part of these programmes our wastewater consulting team undertake 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. That’s why 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!

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