Senior/Principal Wastewater Modeller (Urban Drainage)

Sweco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Part-time and hybrid working options

Diverse range of projects

Job summary

Sweco is seeking a Senior/Principal Wastewater Modeller based in Manchester to lead a team in delivering innovative modelling projects. You will manage project costs, quality assurance, and engage with clients’ technical teams while developing modelling processes.

Ideally, you have strong experience with Infoworks ICM, GIS, and have a track record in mentoring. The role offers flexible working hours and diverse projects with opportunities for growth and independent work.

Qualifications

• Experience in model build and verification of integrated catchment models.
• Experience of water quality modelling and/or undertaking UPM studies.
• Experience managing modelling teams from a commercial perspective.
• Understanding of the market and interest in diversifying client range.

Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering a programme of modelling work.
• Manage cost and programme while delivering technical work.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior modellers.
• Develop modelling processes and tools for various projects.

Skills

Integrated catchment models

Water quality modelling

GIS (ArcGIS or Mapinfo)

Infoworks ICM hydraulic modelling

Mentoring

Project management

Business development

Education

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

Infoworks ICM

ArcGIS

Mapinfo

Job description

Senior/Principal Wastewater Modeller (Urban Drainage)

Location: Manchester. These roles can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve?

Working within the Urban Drainage Modelling Team you will take the lead in delivering a programme of modelling work primarily being responsible for technical delivery while also managing cost and programme. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading a team of junior modellers.

Core Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

• Working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.
• Leading project delivery tasks which will include engagement with clients’ technical teams.
• Providing technical guidance, support and training to less experienced colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop modelling processes and create innovative modelling tools.
• The opportunity to work on a range of different types of modelling projects for clients in both the public and private sector.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Experience in the model build and verification of integrated catchment models and/or solution development using Infoworks ICM.
• Experience of water quality modelling and/or undertaking UPM studies would be advantageous.
• Experience of GIS (e.g. ArcGIS or Mapinfo) and Infoworks ICM hydraulic modelling software is essential.
• A track record in mentoring team members less experienced in this field.
• Experience of managing projects and acting as technical discipline lead on urban drainage modelling/sewage projects is advantageous.
• Experience in managing modelling teams also from a commercial/financial perspective would be beneficial.
• An understanding of the market and an interest in business development to help expanding and diversifying our range of clients would be welcomed.
• For the Principal role you must be chartered with an appropriate institute (eg ICE or CIWEM) or close to achieving chartered status.

What’s in it for you?

Exciting time to join Sweco. You will learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence and, as you develop, be given opportunities to work more independently. We offer flexible start and finish times, part‑time and hybrid working options, and a diverse and wide range of projects.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We are committed to ensuring all our colleagues thrive at work and promote equality, inclusiveness and diversity for everyone.