Clean Water Modeller
Quote ref: 1061/53330
Job description
Our client is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. They are currently recruiting for a Clean Water Modeller to join their growing Water team on a permanent basis.
Location: Peterborough/Cambridge (flexible)
The successful candidate will be supporting the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, both UK and overseas, involving the technical input into projects, including computer hydraulic modelling, use of Geographic Information Systems, data analysis, project management assistance and liaison with other offices, clients and staff. You may also be required to spend some time in other offices or on site.
They are looking for someone who wants to learn and develop technically, working towards a professional qualification – either ICE or CIWEM. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to demonstrate an ability to work with others in a variety of project roles. They will be knowledgeable about changes in the Water Industry and implications on design and performance criteria.
Responsibilities
Delivery of projects as part of a team as well as on individual assignments as required
Management and coordination of field testing required for model validation and calibration
Using hydraulic models for planning and operational purposes
Investigation and resolution of water infrastructure issues through the development of design solutions
Interacting with clients and other stakeholders during face to face meetings
Data analysis and anomaly identification
Technical report writing
Proactive commitment to Health and Safety
Create innovative tools to support the digital drive within the Water industry
Requirements
Qualifications
Engineering / water management related degree or equivalent experience
Essential Criteria:
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent Communication Skills – oral and written
Proactive and motivated to develop technical knowledge and experience
Keen interest and appreciation of the UK Water Industry
Demonstrable use of Clean water modelling software (InfoWorks / Synergi / InfoWater)
Excellent team working
Desirable Criteria:
3-4 years’ water industry experience
Experience working with programming software such as FME and Visual Basic.
Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (MapInfo / ArcGIS)
Previous field testing and data collection experience in the water industry
Full UK driving licence (clean)