Lead Wastewater Modeller & Client Engagement

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Wastewater Modeller to lead the development of wastewater models, manage project aspects, and grow Arcadis’s client portfolio through strategic interactions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with water utilities, tackling flooding, CSO reductions, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality reports, drawings, and cost estimates, while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in hydraulic modelling for wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Skilled in team and stakeholder coordination and management.
• Proficient in InfoWorks ICM.
• HADES knowledge would be advantageous.
• Competent in using GIS software packages.
• Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM.
• Proven experience in model quality assurance procedures.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Advanced abilities in spreadsheet-based data analysis.
• Coding experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of wastewater modelling projects, effectively managing tasks of various scales.
• Conduct technical reviews of wastewater models, oversee model build and verification of sewer networks, oversee survey specifications and management, develop strategic solutions to mitigate flooding and reduce CSO spills.
• Provide support to designers at concept outline and detailed design stages.
• Review and enhance technical reports and presentations to uphold high-quality standards.
• Resolve technical modelling challenges on projects and contribute to advancing the team's technical expertise.
• Ensure project components, including reports, drawings, specifications, and studies, comply with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with clients, providing clear explanations and ensuring they understand model outputs and processes.
• Support and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Assist with preparation of bids including narratives, cost estimates and programmes.
• Coordinate project elements, managing resource allocation, quality assurance, subcontractor interactions, and client feedback.
• Work alongside specialists from other engineering and environmental disciplines to ensure project integrity.
• Liaise effectively with the Project Director or Manager and the client to support project progress.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by actively supporting the professional development of both yourself and your team, guiding junior members to reach their full potential.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Team coordination

InfoWorks ICM

HADES

GIS

Report writing

Spreadsheet analysis

Coding

Education

Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Wastewater Modeller to lead the development of wastewater models, manage project aspects, and grow Arcadis’s client portfolio through strategic interactions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with water utilities, tackling flooding, CSO reductions, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality reports, drawings, and cost estimates, while mentoring junior colleagues.