Clean Water Modeller

Our client is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. They are currently recruiting for a Clean Water Modeller to join their growing Water team on a permanent basis.  

Location: Peterborough/Cambridge (flexible)  

The successful candidate will be supporting the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, both UK and overseas, involving the technical input into projects, including computer hydraulic modelling, use of Geographic Information Systems, data analysis, project management assistance and liaison with other offices, clients and staff. You may also be required to spend some time in other offices or on site.  

They are looking for someone who wants to learn and develop technically, working towards a professional qualification – either ICE or CIWEM. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to demonstrate an ability to work with others in a variety of project roles. They will be knowledgeable about changes in the Water Industry and implications on design and performance criteria.  

Responsibilities  

Delivery of projects as part of a team as well as on individual assignments as required  

Management and coordination of field testing required for model validation and calibration  

Using hydraulic models for planning and operational purposes  

Investigation and resolution of water infrastructure issues through the development of design solutions  

Interacting with clients and other stakeholders during face to face meetings  

Data analysis and anomaly identification  

Technical report writing  

Proactive commitment to Health and Safety  

Create innovative tools to support the digital drive within the Water industry  

Qualifications  

Engineering / water management related degree or equivalent experience  

Essential Criteria:  

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint  

Excellent Communication Skills – oral and written  

Proactive and motivated to develop technical knowledge and experience  

Keen interest and appreciation of the UK Water Industry  

Demonstrable use of Clean water modelling software (InfoWorks / Synergi / InfoWater)  

Excellent team working  

Desirable Criteria:  

3-4 years’ water industry experience  

Experience working with programming software such as FME and Visual Basic.  

Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (MapInfo / ArcGIS)  

Previous field testing and data collection experience in the water industry  

Full UK driving licence (clean)