Experienced Clean Water Modeller

Anglian Water Services; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Physiotherapy

Annual leave 26 days

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Insurance

Family leave

Discounts

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking an experienced Clean Water Network Modeller to join the Water Modelling team. Base locations include Peterborough, Lincoln, Colchester, Norwich or Northampton, with hybrid working (about two days in the office).

The salary is up to circa £50k depending on skills and experience. You will deliver technical excellence in water modelling using tools like InfoWorks WS Pro or Synergi, lead studies, and translate outputs into clear recommendations to support asset

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in delivering complex modelling projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical studies and interpreting system behaviour.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with tools such as InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, or similar.
• Solid hydraulic fundamentals and a genuine commitment to professional growth.
• Chartered status or working towards it with a professional body.
• Collaborative mindset, with the capability to integrate into various teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivering technical excellence in water modelling using tools such as Synergi.
• Leading the development of solutions and testing operating scenarios for new water assets.
• Diagnosing performance issues in existing assets.
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the continuous improvement of standards, specifications, and processes for model build and use.
• Innovating and challenging model build standards and processes.
• Promoting a culture of collaboration and integration, delivering exceptional service to customers, stakeholders, and the wider Anglian Water business.

Skills

Water modelling

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Modelling orientation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks WS Pro

Synergi

Job description

Circa £50k, salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working)

Base location either in Peterborough, Lincoln, Colchester, Norwich or Northampton (depending on your location). Hybrid approx. 2 days in the office.

We are seeking experienced Clean Water Network Modellers to join our Water Modelling team - someone who brings strong capability in clean water network modelling and a commitment to developing deep technical expertise. This is a rare opportunity to join a leading technical team and help shape the future of clean water modelling within Strategic Asset Management and the wider business.

What you will be doing

You will sit within the Asset Management team, collaborating with other modelling teams within the business as well as our Alliance & Framework partners, internal planning and delivery teams and Operations to influence how our clean water systems are designed, operated and optimised. You will also support our model build and maintenance programme and strategic planning teams across the business.

You will translate complex model outputs into clear, risk-based recommendations and play an active role in providing a holistic view of the network, assuring hydraulic model quality as well as modelling output quality and developing capability across the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering technical excellence in water modelling using tools such as Synergi
• Leading the development of solutions and testing operating scenarios for new water assets
• Diagnosing performance issues in existing assets
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the continuous improvement of standards, specifications, and processes for model build and use.
• Innovating and challenging model build standards and processes
• Promoting a culture of collaboration and integration, delivering exceptional service to customers, stakeholders, and the wider Anglian Water business.

What we are looking for

You will bring hands-on experience in clean-water network modelling, along with:

• Proven leadership in delivering complex modelling projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience of leading technical studies and interpreting system behaviour
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with tools such as InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, or similar
• Solid hydraulic fundamentals and a genuine commitment to professional growth
• Strong knowledge of industry context, policies, frameworks, and initiatives, including interpreting their impact on modelling priorities
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or demonstrable relevant experience; Chartered status or working towards it with a professional body.
• A collaborative mindset, with the capability to integrate into various teams, share expertise, and drive innovative solutions.

What’s in it for you

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7% (up to 21% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

Why apply?

Join a leading technical team where your expertise will directly shape how clean water systems are designed, optimised and operated. You’ll work on complex, high-impact projects, collaborating across the business to influence real-world outcomes.

With strong support for professional development, opportunities to lead and share expertise, and flexible working options, this role offers the chance to grow your career while delivering meaningful work.

Closing date: 8th November 2026