Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career progression

Professional development

Lead UK/international projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to lead complex modelling projects within the Water and Wastewater division.

You will manage a team, oversee model build, calibration, and hydraulic analysis, and engage with clients on major UK water infrastructure projects. Hybrid working and strong career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling and network planning.
• Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Proven track record leading projects and technical teams.
• Understanding of UK water industry, DWMPs and regulatory requirements.
• Full right to work in the UK and a valid UK driving licence.
• Live within commutable distance to Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex wastewater hydraulic modelling projects.
• Manage a team of wastewater modellers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic and water quality analysis.
• Lead catchment planning, DWMPs and the development of engineering solutions to address flooding and environmental challenges.
• Review and quality-assure technical reports, modelling outputs and project deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and providing specialist technical advice.
• Support project delivery, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical innovation.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS or related discipline

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

ICM Exchange

Job description

Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Manchester

£60,000 - £65,000

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join a leading UK engineering and environmental consultancy experiencing significant growth within its Water and Wastewater division. With substantial investment across the UK water industry, this is an opportunity to take a leading technical role on major infrastructure projects, influence innovative engineering solutions and help shape the future of wastewater networks.

The Role - Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex wastewater hydraulic modelling projects.
• Manage a team of wastewater modellers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic and water quality analysis.
• Lead catchment planning, DWMPs and the development of engineering solutions to address flooding and environmental challenges.
• Review and quality-assure technical reports, modelling outputs and project deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and providing specialist technical advice.
• Support project delivery, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical innovation.

Benefits for the successful Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Opportunity to lead major UK and international water infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Significant experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling and network planning.
• Strong expertise in InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Proven experience in model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic analysis.
• Experience leading projects, managing technical teams and providing quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of the UK water industry, regulatory requirements and DWMPs.
• The full right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance to the Manchester office

This is a permanent role.