Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

AtkinsRéalis; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal/Associate Director to lead wastewater hydraulic modelling projects in the UK, focusing on storm overflows and catchment strategies. The role entails model build and delivery, quality assurance, and mentoring staff within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment in the Derby/Birmingham area.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, drive technical innovations, and contribute to tender responses while supporting staff development and client objectives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Proven track record coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation and environmental solution development projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

MS 365 proficiency

PowerBI

SharePoint

InfoWorks ICM

ICM Exchange

FME

Optimatics

Ruby (or similar)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM (advantageous)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ICM Exchange

FME

Optimatics

Ruby

Job description

Overview

Work with AtkinsRéalis to make the world’s outlook brighter and healthier. You might know us for the great work we do across a wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you’ll be part of this genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do and have a thriving team culture – a great place to be. When it comes to 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, 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 clientele spans across the UK and internationally and includes water companies, local authorities, highway/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 framework successes, we seek to recruit a Principal/Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Team in Derby/Birmingham to lead one of our hydraulic modelling frameworks with a leading UK Water Company.

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 rivers and urban landscapes to building sustainable cities in harsh environments, our Networks & Drainage Solutions (N&DS) 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 staff capability, giving great futures for new and experienced colleagues.

Opportunities to grow as an individual are immense. You’ll receive mentorship from outstanding leaders within the team and a personal development plan that puts you in the driving seat of your career, supported to go as far as you want to go.

Your role

• Leading Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation and environmental solution development projects.
• Leading model build, model maintenance, and verification projects.
• Leading the development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Responsible for the quality of outputs and compliance with standards & specifications.
• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Managing and/or supporting project managers in managing projects and programmes of works.
• Supporting development of tender responses and fee estimates.
• Supervising and developing staff, providing guidance for their professional development.
• Contributing to technical innovation and leading improvement workgroups.

About you

• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects.
• Expertise using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Expertise in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development.
• Ability to review work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Expertise in MS 365 applications, and knowledge in areas such as PowerBI and SharePoint.
• Experience with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) is advantageous.
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (i.e. ICE or CIWEM) is advantageous.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and 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. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re 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.

Additional Information

Security clearance may be required. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is 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 residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.