Principal Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Modeller for a permanent position near Sheffield, offering a competitive salary between £50,000-£55,000. The role involves managing a high-performing team, producing hydraulic models, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Applicants should have a relevant degree, chartered status, and experience in a consultancy or local authority. Benefits include generous leave, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave package

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Access to interesting projects

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related field.
• Chartered status with a recognised, relevant Professional Body.
• Experience in a design-based role within a UK consultancy.
• Proficiency with wastewater modelling.
• Experience managing projects and clients/stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team across projects.
• Audit productivity and manage costs/resources.
• Produce hydraulic models and verify colleagues' work.
• Analyse data and prepare reports.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Hydrology knowledge

Civil Engineering knowledge

Environmental Management knowledge

Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM

Experience managing people

Stakeholder management

Education

UK Degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Chartered status with relevant Professional Body

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

MapInfo

Job description

Role Overview

Principal Hydraulic Modeller – a permanent role based near Sheffield, with a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave package
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• Access to a range of interesting projects across the region
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment, conducive to creative, innovative ideas
• Opportunities to proactively shape the company's future

Responsibilities

• Manage a high‑performing team across a variety of projects
• Audit productivity rates and manage costs, resources and delivery
• Produce hydraulic models and supervise, check and verify colleagues’ work
• Analyse and interpret data using a variety of software systems to prepare, check, publish reports
• Generate plans utilising MapInfo
• Maintain working relationships with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Represent the company at site visits and meetings
• Adhere to industry standards, regulations and health & safety measures

Required Skills & Experience

• UK Degree (or equivalent) in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Chartered status with a recognised, relevant Professional Body
• Considerable experience working in a design‑based role within a UK consultancy (or Local Authority) setting
• Experience of wastewater modelling
• Outstanding proficiency in InfoWorks ICM (1D and 2D) and other relevant software packages
• Extensive experience managing people and projects
• Experience managing client/stakeholder relations
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Good knowledge of the local area and surrounding region
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of other software systems used within the flood risk, drainage and hydrology sectors

How to Apply

To apply for the Principal Hydraulic Modeller position, please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. For a range of other roles, visit our website.