Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller in Cardiff

Work with AtkinsRéalis to make the world’s outlook brighter and healthier. Join our organization as a Hydraulic Modeller, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You’ll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we’re ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women’s Equality, as well as being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer.’

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 Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Team in Bristol. We are looking for entry level candidates who may have limited experience in the area but with good analytical skills and a desire to learn.

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 (N&DS) 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

• To develop computer models, to investigate flooding and environmental problems and generation of outline solutions.
• Build, verification and analysis of hydraulic sewer models outputs.
• To development of 1D and 2D models to investigate flood risk and flooding mechanisms.
• Data handling and analysis.
• Use of GIS software (such as MapInfo & ArcGIS), to support our understanding of complex environmental problems.
• Development of reports and other project deliverables.
• Survey planning and survey supervision.
• To support junior members of the team, to proactively solve environmental problems for our clients.

About you

• An understanding of the UK water industry, environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.
• Previous demonstrable experience in wastewater modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Proactive self-starter, with a desire to learn and develop technically and be working towards a professional qualification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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.

Additional information

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. 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.