Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller

RPS Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm as a Senior Wastewater Modeller, focusing on innovative strategies for wastewater management. You will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide projects, ensuring high standards and compliance while contributing to critical water industry initiatives. The role offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities, flexible working options, and a chance to make a significant impact on environmental health.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Personal development plan

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in urban drainage projects is required.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Membership with professional bodies like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver wastewater catchment strategies and hydraulic modelling.
• Lead and manage project teams while fostering client relationships.
• Ensure quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Client Service

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant technical field

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS

MS 365

FME

Python

Job description

We are currently recruiting multiple Senior Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modellers for various major long-term frameworks across the UK.

RPS, along with Tetra Tech, has secured a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to improve river health in Northwest England. With over 20 years of collaboration with United Utilities, RPS offers exciting opportunities in the water industry, especially with the upcoming AMP8 period.

Our team, RPS Water Consulting, comprises Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts dedicated to Asset Management and Operational Strategy for water clients. We work on prestigious AMP8 programs leading into AMP9 and beyond, offering long-term career stability.

About You: Candidates should have experience in urban drainage projects and proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and GIS software. Strong teamwork, leadership, and client service skills are essential, with opportunities to mentor and guide other modelling personnel.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver wastewater catchment strategies, hydraulic modelling, and analysis.
• Assess solution feasibility and engineering considerations.
• Improve tools, procedures, and processes for efficiency and innovation.
• Ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Travel to client sites or other offices may be required.
• Lead and manage project teams, fostering strong client relationships.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of water industry legislation and regulation.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and related software.
• Proficiency in MS 365, GIS systems, and knowledge of FME, Python, etc., is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant technical field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Membership with professional bodies like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM.

What’s in it for you? A personal development plan, clear career pathways, and a supportive environment that values diversity and wellbeing.

Why RPS? Flexible working options, a collaborative culture, and being part of a global leader in consulting and engineering services as part of Tetra Tech.

Join us and make a difference in the future of water!

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