Clean Water Network Modellers/ Engineers

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in Manchester is seeking a Clean Water Modeller/Engineer to help develop innovative water solutions. The role involves computer model development, managing regulatory compliance, and overseeing project deliverables. Ideal candidates will have experience in clean water modelling and a relevant degree, along with a passion for technical leadership and innovation. Benefits include competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience/awareness of clean water network modelling.
• Ability to manage detailed zonal studies delivery.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer models to investigate water network issues.
• Prepare and adhere to health and safety risk assessments.
• Supervise and develop staff to support their professional growth.

Skills

Experience in Clean water modelling

Understanding of UK Water Industry

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng in geography, GIS, Science, engineering related subject

HNC/HND qualification in similar subjects

Tools

SYNERGI

INFOWORKS WS

EPANET

GIS packages

Job description

• Development of computer models to investigate water network issues and investment needs and generation of outline solutions.
• Analysis of data.
• Supporting the development of engineering solutions and advising to our clients to help them make better asset investment decisions.
• Support development of reports and other project deliverables.
• Prepare (and adhere to) health and safety risk assessments.
• Support in the development of tender responses and fee estimates at higher grades.
• Supervising and developing staff and providing guidance to support their professional development at higher grades.
• Contributing towards technical innovation.
  Experience/awareness of clean water network modelling within Synergee, InfoWorks, GIS packages such as ARC or MapInfo and civil engineering would be advantageous but not essential for the as full on the job training will be provided where required. These roles will involve working on feasibility studies, using computer analysis typically to support water network improvement projects, liaison with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other professional bodies. Outputs will typically be in short reports to outline the approach taken and findings from the investigation.
• Desirable requirements include:
• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Experience in Clean water modelling and distribution networks.
• Building and calibrating network models.
• Using network models for planning, operational and design purposes.
• Management of Detailed Zonal Studies delivery, Pressure Management and DMA Design.
• Experience with SYNERGI, INFOWORKS WS, EPANET, Infowater and other modelling software.
• For the more senior roles, varying levels of experience in model usage, hydraulic analysis, solution development and technical leadership are required to match the specific position as well as.
• Expertise using SYNERGI, INFOWORKS WS, EPANET.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects.
• Ability to check the work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered to the client.
• Implementation of industry leading solutions and development of innovative solutions.
• Management and technical supervision of a team of clean water modellers.
• Supervision of report writing and check and review of outputs.
• Desirable Qualifications
• BSc/BEng/MEng degree level: geography, GIS, Science, engineering related subject or equivalent considered with appropriate professional qualifications at the senior levels.
• Technician roles require HNC, HND level qualification in similar subjects. Opportunities to work towards qualifications will be available for the successful candidates.
• Desirable Qualifications
  You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
• We're passionate about what we do, and we have a thriving team culture, simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside drainage design, SuDS and surface water management. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies, local authorities, highways / rail authorities, and developers. It's'an exciting time to be working for our UK Water business with unprecedented investment in the water industry. Due to continued growth in the workload of our successful Water business, we seek to recruit Clean Water Modeller/Engineers across our UK offices to support of our service delivery to support our client requirements. Our teams work flexibly, and all of the UK offices listed under this vacancy are possible home offices for these opportunities. You will join a team of engineers, modellers, geographers, GIS specialists and technicians and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities, developers with the potential to get involved with international projects. We aren't just engineers, environmental professionals, or consultants. We're pioneers, constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges - especially when it comes to water. From enhancing our beautiful rivers and urban landscapes to building sustainable cities in the harshest environments - our Networks & Drainage Solutions (NDS) team is at the forefront. Over the next 10 years, we plan to expand the practice rapidly to meet our clients' objectives. We're developing enhanced training courses to accelerate our staff resource capability. It means great futures for both new and experienced colleagues. The opportunities in our practice to grow as an individual are immense. You'll receive mentorship from the outstanding leaders we have within the team. From day one your personal development plan puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported to go as far as you want to go.
• At AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.