Senior Wastewater Network Modeller

-; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Wastewater Network Modeller to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering groundbreaking designs for wastewater solutions while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement through innovative practices. With a flexible working policy and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects that shape the future of water management. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Fully funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days a year

Occupational health service

Discounts with over 800 popular retailers

Qualifications

• Solid background in network modelling for wastewater projects.
• Achieved professional membership or progressed significantly towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable and environmentally friendly designs.
• Provide expert guidance on design calculations and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Network Modelling

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc in Engineering

Professional Membership

Job description

Closing Date
2025-04-28
Job Title

Senior Wastewater Network Modeller

Introduction

Are you ready to work on ground-breaking projects that shape the future of water management? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Wastewater Network Modeller Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in the delivery of essential infrastructure.

Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Location & hours

• Remote, with occasional site visits in the South East (Brighton/ Falmer)
• Full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week; however Southern Water offer a flexible working policy

Package

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Located close to a vibrant city and live & work in a region that includes more than 800km of pristine coastline
• Office located close to local amenities (gym, train station, good rail connections, etc)

Job Overview

• As a Senior Wastewater Network Modeller, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering outline & detailed designs for complex and ground-breaking wastewater & water innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions..
• To work within a team (or act as a leader of a team on moderately complex projects) to provide technical leadership and guidance in the delivery of wastewater projects. The role requires technical management in the production of data and design deliverables to ensure accurate and efficient project delivery.
• Innovation will be a key part of your role and you will be involved in evaluating and trialling new products to the industry

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that every design you lead is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
• Provide expert guidance on design calculations and specifications.
• Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
• Research industry best practices and introduce cutting-edge digital design concepts.
• Collaborate with supply chains to enhance efficiency and technical standards.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Deliver projects that exceed budget expectations by implementing cost-effective solutions.

About You

• Qualifications: MEng/BEng/BSc in an Engineering, Environmental or numerate science related subject. Achieved professional membership of a relevant institution or significantly progressed towards this.
• Experience: A solid background in network modelling for wastewater projects in the UK Water Industry
• Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and manage complex engineering challenges.

Privacy Statement

Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.

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