Principal Modeller

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

26 days annual leave

Flexible working

Anglian Water pension – 7% match

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. seeks a Principal Modeller to lead a portfolio of hydraulic modelling projects across the asset lifecycle. You will drive technical excellence, interpret model results, and develop solutions that influence decision-making. A strong emphasis on mentoring and stakeholder engagement is essential.

You will work in a hybrid setup with home working and regional offices, benefitting from a flexible working culture, career development, and a competitive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or working towards it.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical teams.
• Ability to lead complex modelling projects and ensure quality across deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of complex hydraulic modelling projects.
• Oversee modelling work, interpret results and develop solutions.
• Mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement in team capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Automation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered status or pursuing

Tools

Modelling software

Job description

Salary £55k - £65k, salary depending on skills and experience Permanent Full-time, with flexibility for part-time Home working and an Anglian Water office - Peterborough, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Colchester, Norwich or Northampton (depending on your location) Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can be in one of our offices/sites across the region – depending on your location.

What will you be doing?

• Project Leadership: Manage and deliver a portfolio of complex modelling projects—ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment to business needs.
• Technical Expertise: Lead modelling work, interpret results, develop solutions, and uphold technical standards across all deliverables.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach colleagues, support wellbeing, and drive continuous improvement in team capability and resilience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business, integrating modelling insight into wider decision-making.
• Data & Knowledge Management: Champion best practices in data use, model management, and technical documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Shape modelling standards, challenge current ways of working, and drive innovation in processes and tools.

What does it take to be a Principal Modeller?

• Proven technical leadership in delivering complex, system-based hydraulic modelling projects across the asset lifecycle.
• Expert in model build, calibration, verification, and interpreting uncertainty in data.
• Skilled in scripting, data analysis, and automation to improve modelling efficiency.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, asset performance, and modelling software.
• Experienced in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical teams.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), with chartered status or working towards it.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks, policies, and UKWIR guidance.
• Analytical, innovative, and solutions-focused, with a strong attention to detail.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Flexible working
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Why Anglian Water?

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of water recycling. As a Principal Modeller, you’ll work at the cutting edge of hydraulic modelling, tackling some of the most complex and high-impact challenges in the industry. You'll be empowered to influence key decisions, drive innovation, and develop solutions that directly benefit customers, communities, and the environment. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will be recognised and valued. As the role evolves, you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a leadership position, develop others, and help build a resilient, forward-thinking modelling function. We’re committed to your development, offering ongoing technical training, CPD, and opportunities to shape best practice across the business.

Closing date: 4th October 2026 #LI-ZP1 #Loveeverydrop