Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Matchtech Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join its expanding water and wastewater team in Manchester on a permanent basis. You will support delivery of modeling projects for water companies, authorities, developers and other clients, developing computer models to investigate network issues and investment needs.

The role requires experience in wastewater modelling, knowledge of InfoWorks ICM/CS and GIS tools (ArcGIS/MapInfo), plus strong data analysis and report writing

Qualifications

• Wastewater hydraulic modelling experience in networks and urban drainage.
• Ability to analyse data and produce technical reports.
• Understanding of UK water industry regulation and professional standards.
• Experience with model build, calibration and verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer models to investigate wastewater network issues and flooding risks
• Analyse hydraulic and environmental data to support feasibility studies and solutions
• Build, calibrate and verify wastewater network models
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables with clear findings
• Undertake site visits and liaise with clients and stakeholders
• Support tender responses and continuous improvement at senior levels

Skills

Wastewater modelling

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Education

Geography/GIS/Science/Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

InfoWorks CS

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Job description

Our client is seeking a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join its expanding water and wastewater infrastructure team on a permanent basis. You will support the delivery of wastewater modelling, drainage, flood risk and environmental improvement projects for water companies, local authorities, developers and other infrastructure clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing computer models to investigate wastewater network issues, flooding risks and investment needs
• Analysing hydraulic, environmental and network data to support feasibility studies and outline solutions
• Building, calibrating and verifying wastewater and dirty water network models
• Using modelling outputs to support planning, operational assessments and engineering solution development
• Preparing technical reports and other project deliverables, clearly presenting findings and recommendations
• Undertaking site visits and liaising with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other professional bodies
• Supporting tender responses, fee estimates, technical innovation and continuous improvement at senior levels

Job Requirements:

• Experience in wastewater, waste water or dirty water hydraulic modelling and distribution networks
• Understanding of urban drainage modelling using InfoWorks ICM or InfoWorks CS
• Knowledge of GIS packages such as ArcGIS or MapInfo
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate technical reports
• Understanding of the UK water industry and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience in model build, calibration, verification, hydraulic analysis or water quality assessment for senior roles
• Knowledge of catchment planning and Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans would be advantageous
• Degree, HNC or HND in geography, GIS, science, civil engineering or a related subject, or an equivalent qualification

Our client would welcome your application.