Hydraulic Modeller / Senior Modeller

-; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Modeller/Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join their Wastewater Team. This role involves supporting projects related to storm overflow discharge reduction, flood alleviation, and developing catchment solutions. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and have a strong background in hydraulic modelling, as well as the ability to manage projects. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this position offers great opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Experience using InfoWorks ICM, GIS software and ICM Exchange.
• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Support with leading Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.
• Deliver wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Manage projects and programmes of works.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Experience in hydraulic modelling

Catchment planning

Solution development

Quality assurance

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

ICM Exchange

Job description

Overview

Work with AtkinsRéalis to make the world's outlook brighter and healthier. We’re proud of the great work across a wide variety of projects and a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We offer flexible and remote working policies to help you balance life outside work.

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. Clients span the UK and internationally, including water companies, local authorities, highways/rail authorities, and developers. It’s an exciting time to work for our UK Water business with unprecedented investment in the water industry. We seek to recruit a Modeller/Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Team in Peterborough/Epsom/London to be part of our hydraulic modelling frameworks with leading UK Water Companies.

Your purpose

• Supporting with leading Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation and environmental solution development projects.
• Supporting the development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Responsible for the quality of outputs and compliance with standards & specifications.
• Ability to manage and/or support modelling leads, project managers, to manage projects and programmes of works.
• Support in the development of tender responses and fee estimates.
• Supervising and developing staff and providing guidance to support their professional development.
• Contributing towards technical innovation.

What you can bring

• Effective communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development.
• Experience using InfoWorks ICM, GIS softwares and ICM Exchange.
• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects independently.
• Ability to either originate and/or check the work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered to the client.

What we offer

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. Our Networks & Drainage Solutions (N&DS) team is at the forefront, delivering end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. Over the next 10 years, we plan to expand the practice rapidly and develop enhanced training courses to accelerate staff capability, offering great futures for both new and experienced colleagues. The opportunities in our practice to grow as an individual are immense, with mentorship from outstanding leaders 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.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay, and we’ve been recognised in the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data, and new approaches to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We’re committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of active employee networks promoting awareness and allyship for under-represented groups, and we support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion from day one, we offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.