Senior or Principal Wastewater Modeller

Jacob; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Medical cover

Digital GP

Fertility healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

CPD membership fees

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior/Principal Wastewater Modeller to join our UK water teams from a northeast base. You will lead a team delivering hydraulic and network modelling for wastewater schemes across regions, aligning with UK Water Companies and frameworks.

You’ll drive technical excellence, client liaison and project delivery while developing innovative solutions and supervising model maintenance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in network modelling, design and network analysis across wastewater schemes.
• Experience with outline design of wastewater schemes, pumping systems and treatment facilities.
• Experience in Integrated Catchment Modelling.
• Experience with tendering procedures and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Management and technical supervision of a team of modellers.
• Development of innovative solutions and implementation of industry standards.
• Building and verifying network models for planning and design.
• Leading modelling and design projects as team lead.
• Interacting with client personnel and delivering progress meetings.
• Maintaining hydraulic models and delivering technical reports.

Skills

Network modelling

Hydraulic modelling

Team leadership

Client liaison

Tools

Infoworks ICM

InfoAsset Manager

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#47569

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking engineers with a Senior or Principal Wastewater Modellers who are looking to grow their careers in exciting new ways. Specifically, we have current opportunities to join our UK based teams to reinforce our existing team and further support our frameworks with UK Water Companies.

There are opportunities to support the delivery of programmes and projects at various stages in the project lifecycle. Our water projects have sustainability at their core and are outcome driven to protect the environment, reduce flood risk, improve water supplies and add value to our local communities.

Working on technically interesting projects both regionally and nationally from a northeast base also provides excellent opportunities for personal and professional development at all stages in your career. Successful candidates will join a global team of water professionals, working on a range of high-profile projects and become a part of a world leading company with excellent career prospects.

• Management and technical supervision of a team of modellers
• Implementation of industry standards and development of innovative solutions.
• Building and verifying network models
• Optioneering and solutions development of flooding and cso drivers
• Using network models for planning, operational and design purposes
• Management of model maintenance, development impact assessments and solutions delivery streams.
• Supervision of report writing, check and review of modelling outputs.
• Experience with infoworks icm, infoasset manager and other modelling software.
• Running modelling and design projects as the leader of a team
• Interacting directly with various personnel in our client’s organisations, including face to face progress meetings.
• Investigation and resolution of network issues.
• Building and maintaining hydraulic models
• Delivery of technical reports and hydraulic modelling studies

Here’s what you’ll need

• The candidate should be a highly motivated, competent and analytical person with experience in network modelling, design and network analysis.
• Experience in the outline design of wastewater schemes; sewage pumping systems and treatment facilities.
• Experience in Integrated Catchment Modelling.
• Experience of supporting tendering procedures and putting together proposals.
• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water industry.
• Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.

What We Offer:

Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility

24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

Medical cover and Digital GP

Fertility healthcare and family planning

Enhanced pension contributions

Professional membership fees and CPD

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we’re diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. Find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.