Senior Hydraulic Modeller - Wastewater

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Hydraulic Modeller to join a growing team delivering wastewater infrastructure and water network projects in Sheffield and the surrounding region.

This role is ideal for a technically strong modeller with experience in wastewater networks, hydraulic modelling and model development, who is looking to take ownership of complex projects while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, build, verify and maintain hydraulic models of wastewater and sewerage networks.
• Undertake 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling to assess network capacity, flooding mechanisms and system performance.
• Analyse sewer flooding, hydraulic constraints, storm overflows and network resilience.
• Use industry-standard modelling software, such as InfoWorks ICM, to undertake detailed network simulations and scenario testing.
• Interpret flow survey data, rainfall records, GIS information and wastewater network data to support model development and verification.
• Identify network deficiencies and develop recommendations for improvements, upgrades and flood alleviation schemes.
• Prepare technical reports, modelling assessments and deliverables for clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior modellers and support quality assurance across modelling deliverables.

About You

• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling of wastewater or sewerage networks.
• Strong working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM or equivalent hydraulic modelling software.
• Experience in model build, verification, calibration and scenario analysis.
• Good understanding of wastewater network hydraulics, drainage systems and sewer flooding mechanisms.
• Experience interpreting survey data, flow monitoring information and GIS datasets.
• Ability to analyse complex modelling outputs and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Experience managing technical deliverables and supporting project delivery.
• Strong report-writing, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on wastewater network planning and flood risk reduction projects.
• Knowledge of storm overflow assessments, capacity studies and drainage strategies.
• Familiarity with UK water industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and reviewing technical work.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on challenging wastewater infrastructure and hydraulic modelling projects.
• A varied technical role with scope to take ownership of projects and develop specialist expertise.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced wastewater hydraulic modeller looking for your next senior-level opportunity in Sheffield, we would welcome a confidential discussion about the role.

Please submit your CV to find out more.