Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water sector is seeking a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join their Brighton team, with hybrid or remote working options. The successful candidate will drive innovation in essential infrastructure, providing technical leadership and managing wastewater modelling projects while mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including flexible working arrangements, a company bonus, and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Company bonus

Pension contributions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Electric car scheme

Flexible maternity and return-to-work options

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status essential.
• Proven experience in delivering wastewater hydraulic modelling projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles behind wastewater modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial delivery.
• Resolve complex design issues.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Engineering, Environmental, or related science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Water company client is seeking a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join their Brighton-based team on a hybrid or remote working basis.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Wastewater modelling experience and leadership are essential.

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Principal Hydraulic Modeller to join a team driving innovation in the delivery of essential infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the project team.
• Stakeholder liaison and report preparation.
• Lead in the preparation of design calculations, specifications, datasheets, and technical content of contracts.
• Approve designs and ensure technical governance & QA compliance.
• Manage project budgets to ensure delivery within financial constraints.
• Resolve complex design issues.
• Challenge company standards and promote continuous improvement.
• Research industry best practices and promote digital design concepts.
• Collaborate with supply chain and delivery partners to improve efficiency.
• Potential line manager responsibilities for junior engineers.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, working with senior managers to ensure engagement.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

• MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Engineering, Environmental, or related science.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience in delivering wastewater hydraulic modelling projects within the UK Water Industry.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles behind wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Experience as a Principal/Senior Hydraulic Modeller or similar role.
• Full driving license.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant IT design tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
• Strong team collaboration and leadership qualities.

Salary is open to discussion, approximately £60,000 - £70,000.

Additional benefits include flexible hybrid/remote work, company bonus, pension contributions, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, health cash plan, life assurance, electric car scheme, and flexible maternity and return-to-work options.

About Matchtech

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years of experience.