Wastewater Modellers- UK Wide in Edinburgh

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‐critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‐edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About the Role

Join Jacobs at a pivotal moment in the UK and Ireland water sector, where investment is at record levels and the opportunity to shape transformative infrastructure is real. As a Wastewater Modeller, your expertise will directly influence the success of major water programmes that improve communities and protect the environment. At Jacobs, you'll be part of a collaborative team working with the region's largest water companies—from early feasibility and planning through to design, construction, and long‐term operations. Your modelling insights will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions across England and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery and assist the Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of robustly defined technical solutions.
• Apply experience in network hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM).
• Participate as part of a team on projects including model build and verification, using existing models to understand system performance.
• Optioneer and develop solutions for flooding and CSO drivers.
• Interact directly with client personnel, including face‐to‐face progress meetings.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve drainage network issues.
• Scope network surveys to supplement model updates.
• Review and manage weekly contractor survey submissions.
• Build and maintain hydraulic models.
• Deliver technical reports and hydraulic modelling studies.
• Develop modelled engineering solutions to mitigate the effects of development, solve sewer flooding and address unsatisfactory overflows.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates for modelling.
• Supervise site surveys and field investigations.
• Plan, programme, coordinate and write reports for specific projects.
• Provide guidance and support to graduate engineers or technicians.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in wastewater modelling software such as InfoAsset Manager and InfoWorks ICM.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools (MapInfo, ArcGIS).
• Ability to work to client specifications and industry standards.
• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water industry.
• Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external clients.
• Flexibility to multi‐task and prioritise when necessary.

What We Offer

• Up to 10% company contribution into pension.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
• Free employee medical cover and digital GP service.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Fertility healthcare and family‐forming benefit provided by Carrot.
• Hybrid working.
• Part‐time roles.
• Flexible working hours.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in‐person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.