Principal Hydraulics Modeller

Post end date: 24/10/2024

Salary Range: 45,000-53,000

Role Type: Full Time Contract

Recruiter: Kirsty Keenan

Manager Name: Jon Adams

Hello, we are Severn Trent, and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 9000 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

We are seeking someone to join our Risk Validation team as a Principal Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and reliability of Severn Trent Water’s wastewater network.

Your primary objective will be to drive continuous improvement in the understanding and compliance with our hydraulic modelling and design standards, both within the company and among our subcontractors.

You will lead the evaluation of wastewater network performance to identify new and validate existing risks, such as sewer flooding, growth, and sewage pumping station performance. By developing notional solutions, you will ensure these projects are ready for further feasibility and design by our capital delivery teams.

Additionally, you will spearhead the programme-level hydraulic modelling requirements, ensuring that our standards are met for model audits, fitness for use assessments, model build and verification, and risk validation of catchment drivers. Your role will also involve continuous enhancement of our hydraulic modelling standards and processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry developments.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Risk Validation: Lead the evaluation of wastewater network performance to identify and validate risks such as sewer flooding, growth, and sewage pumping station performance.
• Hydraulic Modelling: Oversee programme-level hydraulic modelling requirements, ensuring compliance with standards for model audits, fitness assessments, and risk validation.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance Severn Trent Water’s hydraulic modelling standards and processes, staying abreast of industry developments.
• Collaboration: Work with various teams to ensure software and hardware requirements for hydraulic modelling are met.
• Lead and Manage Projects: Lead and manage hydraulic modelling activities across multiple projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of results. Coordinate with Tactical Asset Planning and Capital Design & Delivery teams to align project goals with business objectives.
• Innovation and Industry Engagement: Drive technical innovation in wastewater modelling by staying updated with the latest industry trends and developments. Engage with industry bodies such as CIWEM to represent Severn Trent Water and contribute to the advancement of hydraulic modelling practices.
• Quality Assurance: Sign off on QA documentation, ensuring all work meets the highest standards. Review and approve work undertaken by team members, providing constructive feedback to maintain quality and consistency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present technical reports and project deliverables to stakeholders, including internal teams, the Environment Agency, Local Lead Flood Authorities, and customers. Ensure clear and effective communication of project progress and outcomes.
• Survey Management: Scope, procure, and manage asset, flow, and catchment surveys to support hydraulic modelling activities. Ensure surveys are conducted accurately and data is utilized effectively.
• Risk Reporting: Validate and report risks to support the updating of the company’s risk management systems. Ensure all identified risks are documented and communicated appropriately.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You should have a minimum of six years of experience in wastewater network modelling using InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS tools. Your competence in hydraulic modelling software, including 1D/2D, full 2D, and river modules, is essential.

A comprehensive understanding of hydraulics, sewerage design, and flow survey scoping is crucial. Additionally, experience in pollution mechanisms, UPM manual, and WFD/water quality standards is required. You should have a proven track record of leading large portfolios of work and driving assurance and standards.

We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. You should be proactive and forward-looking, with the ability to anticipate problems and manage risks effectively.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to present data clearly to various audiences. Commercial awareness and the ability to work within time and budget constraints are also important. You should be able to build and manage stakeholder relationships effectively and have an innovative mindset, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

Qualifications: You will ideally have a degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, geography, or environmental-related subject. Being a Chartered Member of CIWEM or ICE is required. Experience in team environments and supporting the development of others is also essential.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Here are just some of our favorite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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