Principal Wastewater Modeller

WSP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Engineer in Belfast. You will develop urban drainage modelling capability and provide technical input on wastewater projects while managing client relationships. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and experience in hydraulic modelling is essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions and advance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Knowledge of Water Industry Specifications and British Standards.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban drainage modelling capability within the team.
• Support local technical delivery team and project management.
• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects.
• Exercise independent engineering judgement.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in business development.
• Promote the company brand.
• Contribute to team learning.

Skills

Wastewater hydraulic modelling

Technical input on urban drainage projects

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered or pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW, or CIWEM

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

What if this role is for you?

We are looking for a Principal or Associate Engineer to support the team leaders in managing project delivery, including supervision of tasks and review of deliverables. The role will enable you to further develop and use your technical skills, applying your expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

You will be part of an award-winning water team within a network of 350 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. You'll have the chance to shape the direction of a high-performing, growing team, working with clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water, and Southern Water. There is a real opportunity for progression by combining your technical and industry knowledge with the right behaviours to encourage and develop others. To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP

Responsibilities

• Develop the urban drainage modelling capability in the team, ensuring we are at the forefront of latest developments in the discipline, and provide training and development support to more junior members of the team
• Support the team lead in managing the work of the local technical delivery team
• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects and support our wastewater team in delivering current and future projects and help influence our future approaches to efficient delivery
• Exercise independent engineering judgement and have opportunities to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships at all levels, coordinating and facilitating project meetings internally and with clients
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation
• Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences
• Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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