Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work

Flexible holidays

Professional development

Major UK/international projects

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to take technical ownership of wastewater modelling projects across the UK water sector. You will develop computer models to assess network performance, identify investment needs and support engineering solutions.

You will lead and mentor a team of modellers, coordinate technical delivery, review outputs and contribute to tenders and fee proposals. The role offers hybrid/remote working and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Significant experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Experience in model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic/water quality analysis.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Live within a commutable distance to Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer models to investigate network performance.
• Coordinate technical project delivery and advise clients on asset investment decisions.
• Oversee the quality of modelling outputs.
• Mentor and supervise other modellers and support technical innovation.
• Contribute to tender submissions and fee proposals.

Skills

Wastewater hydraulics

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Client advisory

Education

Degree in Geography, GIS, Science, or Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ICM Exchange

Job description

Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Cardiff

£65,000-£68,000 per annum

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join a growing water infrastructure team delivering innovative solutions to some of the UK's most complex wastewater and drainage challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to take technical ownership, lead talented professionals and influence major projects across the water sector.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £65,000-£68,000
• Hybrid and remote working opportunities.
• Flexible holiday allowance and work-life balance.
• Dedicated training, mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to work on major UK and international infrastructure projects.
• Clear opportunities to progress your technical and leadership career.

The Role of a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

As a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller, you will contribute to the delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, developing computer models to investigate network performance, identify investment needs and support the development of engineering solutions. You will coordinate technical project delivery, advise clients on asset investment decisions, and oversee the quality of modelling outputs. You will also play an important role in mentoring and supervising other modellers, supporting technical innovation, and contributing to tender submissions and fee proposals.

Requirements for the Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

• Degree in Geography, GIS, Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Significant experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling and distribution networks.
• Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Experience in model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic/water quality analysis.
• Knowledge of catchment planning and Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs).
• Ability to review reports, check technical outputs and drive quality improvements.
• Strong understanding of the UK water industry and regulatory requirements.
• A full UK driving licence
• The full right to work in the UK
• Live within a commutable distance to the Cardiff office

This is a permanent role.