Water Quality Modeller

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water Quality Modeller to join their team across the UK. This role involves supporting senior colleagues in various modelling activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields and demonstrate a developing understanding of the UK Water Industry. The company offers competitive salaries, a collaborative work environment, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of relevant regulations and water quality processes.
• Willingness to learn industry-standard software.
• Experience in collaborative project environments.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in water quality modelling tasks.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project efforts.
• Assist in project management activities as needed.
• Seek learning opportunities under mentorship.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Water Industry

Hydrodynamics understanding

Sediment transport understanding

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or related

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Overview

Work with AtkinsRéalis to make the world's outlook brighter and healthier. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, and we have a thriving team culture. Simply put, this is a great place to be. When it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside drainage design, SuDS and surface water management. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies, local authorities, highways / rail authorities, and developers.

It's an exciting time to be working for our UK Water business with unprecedented investment in the water industry. Due to continued framework successes, we seek to recruit a Water Quality Modeller to join our Water and Wastewater Team at any office location across the UK.

What we offer

We aren't just engineers, environmental professionals, or consultants. We're pioneers, constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges – especially when it comes to water. From enhancing our beautiful rivers and urban landscapes to building sustainable cities in the harshest environments, our Networks & Drainage Solutions team is at the forefront.

Over the next 10 years, we plan to expand the practice rapidly to meet our clients' objectives. We're developing enhanced training courses to accelerate our staff resource capability. It means great futures for both new and experienced colleagues.

The opportunities in our practice to grow as an individual are immense. You'll receive mentorship from the outstanding leaders we have within the team.

From day one your personal development plan puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported to go as far as you want to go.

Your role

• Supporting senior team members in coastal and estuarine hydrodynamic and water quality modelling, including assisting with bathing and shellfish water assessments, Water Framework Directive reviews, and UPM assessments.
• Contributing to modelling projects as part of multidisciplinary teams, developing numerical skills in environmental engineering.
• Ensuring deliverables meet required standards and comply with relevant regulations, under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Assisting with project and programme management activities as required.
• Actively seeking opportunities for learning and professional development, with guidance and mentorship from senior colleagues.
• Engaging with technical innovation and participating in improvement workgroups to support team objectives.

About you

• Demonstrates an understanding of the UK Water Industry and relevant regulatory considerations.
• Supports the coordination and delivery of projects such as the Water Framework Directive, SOAF, and UPM under the guidance of senior team members.
• Shows a developing knowledge of hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and water quality processes.
• Experience or willingness to learn industry standard software such as InfoWorks ICM.
• Assists in checking the work of colleagues to support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributes to project delivery and helps maintain positive client relationships, with support from more experienced staff.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis welcomes individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.