Wastewater Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Death in Service cover

Free parking

Bike storage

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Wastewater Modeller to join a growing environmental and engineering consultancy. You will build and verify hydraulic models, primarily using InfoWorks ICM, and contribute to a range of wastewater and drainage projects across the UK.

The role covers data collection, model development, verification, analysis and reporting. Ideal candidates will have around 3 years in wastewater hydraulic modelling, strong analytical skills, and good communication

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline.
• Around 3 years’ experience within wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Practical experience using InfoWorks ICM, particularly 1D modelling, with some exposure to 2D modelling.
• Understanding of wastewater networks, drainage systems and hydraulic modelling principles.
• Experience in model build, verification and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and verify wastewater hydraulic models, predominantly using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling of wastewater networks.
• Plan and coordinate survey activities, including flow surveys and site investigations.
• Carry out site visits, network walkovers and investigations.
• Analyse modelling outputs and identify network constraints, flooding risks and potential solutions.
• Support the development of project scopes, modelling methodologies and engineering solutions.
• Contribute to wastewater and integrated catchment modelling projects.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and project documentation.
• Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other technical specialists.

Skills

InfoWorks ICM

1D modelling

Wastewater modelling

Analytical problem solving

Communication and report writing

Independent and team work

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Engineering or related discipline

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Wastewater Modeller

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Wastewater Modeller to join a growing environmental and engineering consultancy based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an experienced technical team, working on a diverse portfolio of wastewater infrastructure, hydraulic modelling and drainage projects across the UK.

You will have the opportunity to work across the full modelling lifecycle, from initial data collection and survey planning through to model development, verification, analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop and verify wastewater hydraulic models, predominantly using InfoWorks ICM.
• Undertake 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling of wastewater networks.
• Plan and coordinate survey activities, including flow surveys and site investigations.
• Carry out site visits, network walkovers and investigations.
• Analyse modelling outputs and identify network constraints, flooding risks and potential solutions.
• Support the development of project scopes, modelling methodologies and engineering solutions.
• Contribute to wastewater and integrated catchment modelling projects.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and project documentation.
• Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other technical specialists.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline.
• Around 3 years’ experience within wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Practical experience using InfoWorks ICM, particularly 1D modelling, with some exposure to 2D modelling.
• An understanding of wastewater networks, drainage systems and hydraulic modelling principles.
• Experience in model build, verification and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A proactive approach with good organisational skills and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional development and chartership.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Death in Service cover.
• Free parking and secure bicycle storage.
• A friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Regular team-building and social activities.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Wastewater Modeller looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive consultancy and work on a variety of exciting wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects.