Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Pick Everard; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to develop solutions for environmental challenges like flood risk and wastewater management. This role involves managing technical teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring quality outputs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, chartered membership, and strong hydraulic modelling skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including remote work options.

Benefits

Agile working

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Career and Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum six years relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in building and maintaining hydraulic models.
• Proficient in relevant software tools for hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workload of your technical team to deliver projects.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Technical knowledge in hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage technical staff

Education

Degree in Scientific or Engineering, Water Engineering

Chartered or near Chartered member of CIWEM | ICE

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, even when faced with new or challenging tasks? Are you driven to make a real impact on projects that shape the communities we live and work in?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join our Water team within our Civil Engineering discipline. This is an exciting opportunity to develop solutions that directly address current and future environmental challenges such as flood risk and wastewater management, contributing to the health of our communities and natural water systems. This role can be based at our Leicester, Leeds or Manchester office.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage the workload of your technical team to deliver Framework outputs and other projects effectively.
• Provide clear instructions, delegate tasks appropriately, and take accountability for delivered work.
• Report on team and project progress, supporting internal financial reporting.
• Check and review your teams’ outputs to ensure accuracy and quality, as well as your own work.
• Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of hydraulic models, including verification, simulations, tables, workbooks, cards, and outputs for analysis.
• Identify model requirements and manage survey procurement and related processes.
• Take a client-facing role, maintaining professional relationships and clear communication.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities, maintaining a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) log to expand own knowledge and skills.
• Support team members in their professional growth, providing coaching and technical support.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices, and procedures.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

Our ideal Hydraulic Modeller will have:

• A degree in relevant Scientific or Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered or near Chartered member of CIWEM | ICE. Minimum six years relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in building, maintaining and analysis of hydraulic models of varying complexity.
• Excellent knowledge of drainage and wastewater networks, asset management, and associated standards.
• Proven ability to manage technical staff, including workload planning, delegation, and quality review.
• Proficient in relevant software tools for hydraulic modelling and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of survey procurement and data management processes.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and staying up to date with industry best practice.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety requirements and procedures.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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