Clean Water Modeller / Senior Clean Water Modeller

Job Title: Clean Water Modeller / Senior Clean Water Modeller
Salary: £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience, with flexibility for candidates above Senior Modeller level
Location: UK-wide, with a preference for candidates based in the South of England
Type: Permanent | Hybrid working arrangements to be confirmed

About the Role
Our client is seeking Clean Water Modellers to join its growing water engineering team, with opportunities available for candidates at mid-level, senior and more experienced levels.

This position offers involvement in a varied portfolio of UK and international water infrastructure projects, covering hydraulic modelling, network planning, data analysis and the development of engineering solutions.

The role can be tailored to the successful candidate’s level of experience, with scope for greater technical responsibility and involvement in project delivery for those operating above Senior Modeller level.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, helping to investigate water network challenges, support model validation and calibration, and deliver high-quality technical outputs.

Our client also offers opportunities for professional development and training, with the potential to build a long-term career within the water sector.

About the Client
Our client is an established engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering design, engineering and project management services across complex infrastructure projects.

With a broad portfolio of UK and international work, the organisation supports the development and improvement of essential infrastructure, including projects within the water sector.

You will join a team focused on water engineering, asset planning and technical solutions, contributing to projects that support the effective planning and operation of water networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver project work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Manage and coordinate field testing to support hydraulic model validation and calibration.
• Use hydraulic models for water network planning and operational purposes.
• Investigate water infrastructure issues and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Analyse data, identify anomalies and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and project documentation.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and colleagues through meetings and project discussions.
• Support project coordination and technical delivery.
• Maintain a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Develop innovative digital tools to support the continued digitalisation of the water industry.
• Attend client offices or project sites when required.
• For more experienced candidates, there may be scope to take on greater technical responsibility, depending on experience and the requirements of the role.

What Our Client is Looking For
Our client is open to candidates across a broad range of experience, from established mid-level modellers through to senior professionals and those operating above Senior Modeller level.

Essential experience and skills:

• Experience in clean water hydraulic modelling or a closely related water network modelling discipline.
• Understanding of water infrastructure, network performance and hydraulic principles.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate technical issues and contribute to practical engineering solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to health and safety and quality technical delivery.

Desirable experience:

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Involvement in model validation, calibration and field testing.
• Experience producing technical reports and supporting project delivery.
• An interest in digital innovation and developing tools to improve engineering processes.
• Experience engaging with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Candidates with extensive technical experience and the ability to take on responsibilities beyond a traditional Senior Modeller position are particularly encouraged to express their interest.

What Our Client Offers

• A salary of £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience, with flexibility for candidates above Senior Modeller level.
• UK-wide consideration, with a preference for candidates based in the South of England.
• The opportunity to work on UK and international water infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to technical modelling, data analysis, engineering solutions and digital innovation.
• Opportunities to broaden technical expertise and develop career progression within the water sector.
• Specific benefits, pension arrangements and hybrid working provisions are to be confirmed.

Eligibility

• Relevant experience in clean water modelling or a closely related water engineering discipline.
• Technical capability to contribute to hydraulic modelling and water infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to attend client offices or project sites when required.
• Relevant qualifications, professional memberships and right-to-work requirements to be confirmed during the recruitment process.
• Opportunity for Growth
• This opportunity can accommodate candidates at different stages of their careers, from mid-level modellers seeking to develop their technical expertise to senior professionals ready to take on greater responsibility.

Our client is also open to considering candidates operating above Senior Modeller level, with the role and salary reflecting their experience and technical capabilities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their project experience, strengthen their modelling expertise and contribute to technical delivery and digital innovation across a varied water infrastructure portfolio.

Interested in finding out more?

If you have a background in clean water modelling and are considering your next career move, we would welcome a confidential conversation about the opportunity and how it could align with your experience.

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.