Principal Wastewater Modeller – Lead National Projects

Tetra Tech Europe; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is searching for a Principal Wastewater Modeller to lead the technical delivery and development of teams in the East Midlands. Your role will include overseeing hydraulic modelling, defining effective catchment strategies, and managing multi-million-pound projects with a focus on quality and governance.

The position offers opportunities for mentoring, strategic influence over national modelling standards, and collaboration with clients across various regions including London, Leeds, and Newcastle. A hybrid working model supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in hydraulic modelling and catchment strategies.
• Deliver auditable and compliant modelling outputs.
• Manage commercial risk and resource planning.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across wastewater programmes.
• Define catchment strategies and oversee modelling standards.
• Build and mentor high-performing modelling teams.
• Manage bids and proposals for projects.
• Represent Tetra Tech to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling leadership

Technical assurance & governance

Commercial and programme performance

Team leadership & client engagement

Digital innovation & data fluency

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS

Python

FME

Power BI

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is searching for a Principal Wastewater Modeller to lead the technical delivery and development of teams in the East Midlands. Your role will include overseeing hydraulic modelling, defining effective catchment strategies, and managing multi-million-pound projects with a focus on quality and governance.

The position offers opportunities for mentoring, strategic influence over national modelling standards, and collaboration with clients across various regions including London, Leeds, and Newcastle. A hybrid working model supports work-life balance.