Principal Wastewater / Hydraulic Modeller in Leeds

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A little more about your role… We are looking for a Wastewater and Hydraulic Modeller with strong InfoWorks ICM experience to help deliver high quality urban drainage and wastewater projects. This role gives you the chance to apply and grow your technical skills, contribute to project delivery and play an active part in a high performing national water team. You will join an award winning network of over 350 water specialists across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. You will work with major clients including Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Scottish Water Horizons and Southern Water, with real scope for progression as you develop technical capability and leadership skills.

Why this role is a great opportunity:

• Build deep technical capability: You will work at the forefront of urban drainage modelling, helping to develop approaches and improve efficiency using InfoWorks ICM.
• See your impact on real projects: Your modelling expertise will directly shape project decisions and improve network performance for some of the UKs largest water companies.
• Grow into leadership: You will support project delivery, review technical outputs and build the skills needed to supervise and guide others.
• Collaborate as part of a national team: You will work alongside specialists across the UK and contribute to a growing capability with strong visibility and support.
• Develop professionally: You will have opportunities to gain chartership, support industry forums and contribute to knowledge sharing within the wider team.

What you will do:

• Deliver and enhance wastewater and urban drainage models using InfoWorks ICM.
• Contribute technical expertise across a range of wastewater and drainage projects.
• Support the team lead with day to day project delivery and review of outputs.
• Apply independent engineering judgement and contribute innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support project meetings.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation.
• Support learning and knowledge sharing across the team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP 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.