Wastewater Modeller

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Newcastle office at an early stage of its growth. The successful candidate will become part of a small, close-knit local team, while also benefiting from the support, expertise, and resources of a much larger, well-established UK-wide water business. This creates a unique environment where individuals can make a real impact locally while having strong backing nationally, with excellent prospects for career progression as the team grows.

The client is a recognised leader in delivering water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, working across a diverse portfolio of projects for water companies, local authorities, developers, and major infrastructure organisations both in the UK and internationally. With significant investment across the water sector, they are experiencing sustained growth and are looking to strengthen their modelling capability.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of engineers, modellers, GIS specialists, and technicians. They will play a key role in delivering wastewater hydraulic modelling and supporting the development of innovative, sustainable solutions to complex drainage and network challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining wastewater network models using InfoWorksICM
• Analysing data to support modelling, option development, and investment planning
• Supporting the development of engineering solutions and providing technical insight to clients
• Preparing technical reports and project deliverables
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Supporting bids and fee proposals (at senior levels)
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members (at senior levels)
• Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement within the team

About You

Candidates should have experience in wastewater or urban drainage modelling, ideally using InfoWorks ICM within the UK water sector. Applications are welcomed from a range of levels, from Modeller through to Associate, with roles tailored to experience.

You will also bring:

• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or MapInfo
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate technical findings clearly through reports and client interaction
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team development

Desirable Experience

• Model build, verification, and hydraulic or water quality analysis
• Catchment planning and Drainage & Wastewater Management Plans (DWMP)
• Experience delivering technically robust projects
• Technical leadership or team supervision experience
• Strong quality assurance and peer review capabilities
• Innovation in modelling approaches and solution development

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Science, or similar
• Professional accreditation (e.g. Chartership with a relevant institution) is advantageous for senior roles

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team within a forward-thinking consultancy, offering long-term career development, strong mentorship, and the chance to shape a new regional presence from the ground up.

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.