Head of Water Resource Modelling

Oldcastle Inc.; Teignbridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Water Resources Modelling to lead innovative projects in water management. This role offers the opportunity to direct technical delivery and manage consultancy services while ensuring the software meets future industry needs. With a focus on growth and development, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, driving advancements in water resources modelling. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a culture of internal promotion, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in water management, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant pension plan contributions

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in water resources modelling and software delivery.
• Expertise in VBA and Python for code diagnostics and writing.
• Strong knowledge of UK water resources practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of water resources modelling projects.
• Manage Aquator software business and consultancy activities.
• Provide guidance on modelling and software development.

Skills

Water Resources Modelling

VBA

Python

Aquator Software

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, or Statistics

MSc in Hydrology or Water Resources Management

Tools

Aquator

Pywr

GoldSim

WEAP

WATHNET

Job description

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution.

Job Title: Head of Water Resources Modelling

Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent, Remote position

Responsible for:

Responsibility as the lead water resources modelling and software authority for Hydro International Data, Insight & Analysis, to direct and review water resources and modelling technical delivery across a programme of projects and activities in the Water Resources Business. Escalation of issues and strategic decisions to Head of Water Resources, as required.

Managing the software business within our consultancy services team, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the water industry for the future and new innovations are pursued. Responsibility to maintain industry awareness and support team capacity building around supply forecasting and deployable output approaches inputting to Statutory water resources submissions.

Physical Requirements: Driving Licence Required, Passport Required

Competence & Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant subject (e.g., Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, Statistics), and with an MSc (or equivalent) degree relevant to hydrology or water resources management
• Industry-leading abilities in water resources modelling (an awareness and understanding of the Aquator software package would be advantageous, but not essential—training can be provided).
• Experienced in leading the technical delivery of large-scale water resources modelling and consultancy projects, including managing multiple team members involved in modelling activities.
• Highly skilled in the use of VBA (experience in Aquator is a bonus), including reviewing and diagnosing existing code.
• Proficient in the use of Python language, with proven experience in code writing and diagnostics of existing code
• Experienced in managing water resources modelling software maintenance, development and sales business activities
• Proven ability to effectively engage, and where required work autonomously with clients, and stakeholders / regulators as part of project delivery
• Strong knowledge of the UK WRMP and Drought Plan processes and regulatory environment
• Fee writing and work winning experience
• Excellent report and proposal writing ability

Experience:

• At least 5 years industry experience delivering on complex water resources modelling projects and software delivery.
• Proven expertise in water resources, hydrological modelling and/or decision making support tools, with advanced Aquator skills
• Proven ability leading technical delivery of water resources modelling and software in a consultancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of UK water resources practices
• Experience applying model optimisation techniques such as Aquator GA (Genetic Algorithms) and integrating Aquator with other software packages like Pywr, GoldSim, WEAP, or WATHNET.
• Strong awareness of, and practical experience applying stochastic, climate and risk-based modelling techniques
• Experienced in reviewing models / modelling outputs (including quality assurance techniques with water resources models), and in troubleshooting software or model issues

Bonus:

• Excellent knowledge of and experience with the Aquator portfolio of modelling packages (e.g., Aquator 4.3, Aquator XV) and associated add-ons (e.g., Aquator XM, Server) for stochastic, climate, or options scenario assessments

Key Duties:

• Lead DIA team technical delivery to build, develop and apply Aquator models for use in client water resources and drought planning (including to support Statutory plan submissions)
• Lead technical development of Aquator software and future application, working closely with the Head of Water Resources to understand strategic development needs and ensure suitable technical implementation
• Provide technical guidance, direction and review on Aquator water resources modelling as required across a range of DIA consultancy projects and programme of activities, to ensure the most effective use of modelling team resources and to aid in the development of both capacity & capability of the team
• Managing the Aquator software support and sales business, including targeting sales with key clients and pursuing opportunities in new markets
• To manage the operation and development of the Aquator software business, working alongside the team and Hydro International’s IT team for software development and support
• Tracking and monitoring the evolving needs of the water industry and other sectors to ensure Aquator meets the needs of the future, and ensure innovation to expand software sales and expert consultancy work
• Providing Aquator water resources modelling leadership and expertise to support the wider water resources business, providing guidance on high-value or complexity consultancy modelling activities and projects. The workload balance of specific modelling consultancy work to management of Aquator software business may be adjusted based on need over time.

What Hydro International Offers You:

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH:

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

If this role is not for you, but you know someone who would love to join the team, please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared with individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.