Senior/Principal Wastewater Modeller (Urban Drainage)

We’re a leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy, and we’re now recruiting for this role to join our Water department. These roles can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the option to adjust start and finish times. Are you ready to contribute to pioneering urban drainage solutions and shape the future? Apply now and let’s make a difference together.

What does the role involve?

Working within our Urban Drainage Modelling Team you will take the lead in delivering a programme of modelling work, primarily responsible for technical delivery as well as managing cost and programme. You will also lead a team of junior modellers. Core duties and responsibilities will include:

• Working within agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.
• Leading project delivery tasks, including engagement with clients’ technical teams.
• Providing technical guidance, support and training to less experienced colleagues.
• Developing modelling processes and creating innovative modelling tools.
• Working on a range of different types of modelling projects for clients in both the public and private sector.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in the model build and verification of integrated catchment models and/or solution development using Infoworks ICM.
• Experience of water quality modelling and/or undertaking UPM studies would be advantageous.
• Experience of GIS (e.g. ArcGIS or Mapinfo) and Infoworks ICM hydraulic modelling software is essential.
• A track record in mentoring team members less experienced in this field.
• Experience of managing projects and acting as technical discipline lead on urban drainage/sewage modelling projects is advantageous.
• Experience in managing modelling teams from a commercial/financial perspective would be beneficial.
• An understanding of the market and an interest in business development to help expand and diversify our range of clients would also be welcomed.

For the Principal role you must be chartered with an appropriate institute (e.g. ICE or CIWEM) or close to achieving chartered status.

What’s in it for you?

You will learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. You will be given increasing opportunities to work independently and to develop your career.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. In order to address your request, the following information is needed: name, best method for contacting you (phone or email), position title, requisition/vacancy number. Upon receipt, we’ll respond promptly.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.