Senior Modeller in Bradford, Yorkshire

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £49,600 - £62,000. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the Senior Modeller progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (notionally 2-3 days in the office per week). Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Senior Modellers to join the expanding Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do: We make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Strategy & Regulation function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join us at a pivotal time in the water industry as we deliver our largest environmental programmes in AMP8.

As a Senior Urban Drainage Modeller, you'll lead the development of high-quality models that drive hydraulic and water quality assessments, shaping long-term wastewater strategies. You'll play a key role in delivering major regulatory outputs including the Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan, WINEP, and DWMP while guiding technical innovation and collaborating with top-tier partners. We're looking for specialists in urban drainage, river hydraulics, or water quality modelling, and we'll support your continued development.

Where you fit in: As our Senior Modeller you will:

• Lead on the technical development and maintenance of YW's urban drainage/hydraulic models along with associated procedures to capture industry best practice.
• Provide effective technical support to contract partners, acting as Yorkshire Water's "Expert Client".
• Ensure all models are developed and maintained within the required timescales to ensure compliance with the company's statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on providing technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to modelling/sewer network risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert technical coaching to other team members and colleagues.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A degree qualification in a relevant discipline and can demonstrate a wide knowledge and experience in urban drainage modelling.
• Competent in use of specialist modelling software, e.g. InfoWorks ICM used within Yorkshire Water.
• Ability to train and coach others on technical elements of modelling and software.
• Good and confident decision-making skills in relation to modelling queries, technical issues and verification of outputs.
• Excellent communication skills which include being able to explain complex Modelling and Urban Drainage processes and issues to non-technical stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of wastewater asset types and understanding of how sewerage systems function.
• Has a positive attitude to problem solving and is a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.

If you've got experience in the modelling arena and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Closing date for this role is 1st November 2025. No agencies please.