Senior Wastewater Modeller — Lead Flood Risk & Networks

Arcadis; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wastewater Modeller to drive development of wastewater models and manage project aspects while collaborating with clients to expand Arcadis’s project portfolio in the Water Management team.

The role focuses on delivering hydraulic modelling for wastewater infrastructure, overseeing model build and QA, and mentoring junior colleagues within the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in hydraulic modelling for wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Skilled in team and stakeholder coordination and management.
• Proficient in InfoWorks ICM.
• HADES knowledge would be advantageous.
• Competent in using relevant GIS software packages.
• Chartered member of a relevant professional institution would be desirable (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).
• Proven experience in model quality assurance procedures.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Advanced abilities in spreadsheet-based data analysis.
• Coding experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure modelling projects, effectively managing tasks of various scales.
• Conduct technical reviews of wastewater models, oversee model build and verification of sewer networks, oversee survey specifications and management, develop strategic solutions to mitigate flooding and reduce CSO spills.
• Provide support to designers at concept outline and detailed design stages.
• Review and enhance technical reports and presentations to uphold high-quality standards.
• Resolve technical modelling challenges on projects and contribute to advancing the team's technical expertise.
• Ensure project components, including reports, drawings, specifications, and studies, comply with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with clients, providing clear explanations and ensuring they understand model outputs and processes.
• Support and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Assist with preparation of bids including narratives, cost estimates and programmes.
• Coordinate project elements, managing resource allocation, quality assurance, subcontractor interactions, and client feedback.
• Work alongside specialists from other engineering and environmental disciplines to ensure project integrity.
• Liaise effectively with the Project Director or Manager and the client to support project progress.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by actively supporting the professional development of both yourself and your team, guiding junior members to reach their full potential.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Project coordination

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

Data analysis with spreadsheets

Coding experience

Education

Chartered engineer designation (ICE/CIWEM)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

HADES

GIS software

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Wastewater Modeller to drive development of wastewater models and manage project aspects while collaborating with clients to expand Arcadis’s project portfolio in the Water Management team.

The role focuses on delivering hydraulic modelling for wastewater infrastructure, overseeing model build and QA, and mentoring junior colleagues within the UK water sector.