Water Network Engineer

The Resolute Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Water Network Engineer to transition from hydraulic modelling to project management. This role involves designing network solutions, conducting scenario analysis, and collaborating closely with water-utility stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or a related field and hands-on design experience. The position offers a hybrid work model based in the West Midlands, with a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on design experience necessary for effective solutions.
• Clear communication skills to explain assumptions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design network solutions in collaboration with clients.
• Conduct scenario analysis to optimise pressure and system performance.
• Translate analysis into stakeholder-ready presentations.
• Contribute to benefit tracking and evidence for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project management to address network issues.

Skills

Designing network solutions

Scenario analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering/Water/Environmental

Job description

Water Network Engineer (Consulting)

The perfect first step from being a hands‑on Hydraulic Modeller/Designer and moving into Project Management, supporting the client directly.

Location: West Midlands (hybrid: 1 day in the office or client's site, 4 days a week from home)

Salary: 45,000-55,000 base (DOE) + expenses

About the role

Join a consulting team that blends hydraulic modelling with delivery on the ground. You'll be embedded with water‑utility stakeholders, building and calibrating clean‑water network models (DMAs, trunk mains) and‑crucially‑turning model outputs into clear actions for control rooms, planners, streetworks/permitting and field teams. Expect a mix of feasibility, operational support, and capital planning, all aligned to Ofwat outcomes (leakage, PCC, supply interruptions).

What you'll do

• Designing Network solutions with the client, be it replacement assets (Pipeline, Valves, infrastructure etc)
• Run scenario analysis - for example pressure optimisation/PRV set‑points, DMA splits/rezoning, trunk main shutdowns, resilience routes, storage/pumping policies, and developer‑services impacts.
• Translate results into stakeholder‑ready decisions (maps, short option notes, costs/risks/benefits) and present to leakage managers, control room and planners.
• Contribute to benefit tracking & evidence: before/after analyses, KPIs, and regulator‑grade documentation.
• Work with the Project Management team in identifying problems and creating solutions for Network issues.

What you'll bring

• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering/Water/Environmental (or similar).
• Hands‑on design experience so you understand the Engineering behind the solutions being created.
• Clear communicator who can explain assumptions and trade‑offs to non‑Modellers/Engineers.
• Full UK driving licence;
• Right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

To apply

Apply via this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).

You must be living in, and authorised to work in, the UK.

All applications are kept confidential and will not be used without your permission.