Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

AtkinsRéalis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Staff rewards

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Sheffield is seeking a Principal/Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to lead hydraulic modelling frameworks and support projects across the UK water sector.

You will drive delivery, quality assurance, staff development, and innovative solutions, partnering with clients and internal teams to meet regulatory standards. The role offers hybrid working culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 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 in work delivered to the client.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Expertise in MS 365 applications, and knowledge of PowerBI and SharePoint.
• Experience working with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation, and environmental solution development projects.
• Lead model build, model maintenance, and verification projects.
• Lead the development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Ensure quality of outputs and compliance with standards and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Support or manage project managers in managing projects and programmes of works.
• Support development of tender responses and fee estimates.
• Supervise and develop staff and provide guidance to support professional development.
• Contribute to technical innovation and lead improvement workgroups.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Quality assurance

Staff development

Education

Relevant degree or vocational qualification

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ICM Exchange

PowerBI

SharePoint

MS 365

FME

Optimatics

Ruby

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Principal/Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Team in Sheffield. The role leads hydraulic modelling frameworks and supports projects across the UK water sector.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation, and environmental solution development projects.
• Lead model build, model maintenance, and verification projects.
• Lead the development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Ensure quality of outputs and compliance with standards and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Support or manage project managers in managing projects and programmes of works.
• Support development of tender responses and fee estimates.
• Supervise and develop staff and provide guidance to support professional development.
• Contribute to technical innovation and lead improvement workgroups.

Qualifications

• 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 in work delivered to the client.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Expertise in MS 365 applications, and knowledge of PowerBI and SharePoint.
• Experience working with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) would be advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances.

Additional Information

Security clearance may be required. This role may require UK Security Vetting, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process requires proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, offering family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.