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Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

AtkinsRéalis
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
£65,000 - £90,000/Year
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Description

Location
Sheffield

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AtkinsRéalis and contribute to making the world’s outlook brighter and healthier. As part of one of the largest UK multi-disciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure teams, you will work on a wide variety of projects including drainage design, SuDS, and surface water management for clients across the UK and internationally. This is an exciting time for the UK Water business with unprecedented investment and rapid expansion planned over the next 10 years.

We are seeking a Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to lead a hydraulic modelling framework with a leading UK Water Company. You will lead projects involving Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plans, flood alleviation, environmental solution development, model build, maintenance, verification, and wastewater catchment strategies. You will be responsible for ensuring quality outputs, compliance with standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting project managers in delivering projects and programmes.

In this role, you will supervise and develop staff, provide guidance for professional growth, contribute to technical innovation, and lead improvement workgroups. You will benefit from mentorship by outstanding leaders and have a personal development plan from day one to support your career progression.

AtkinsRéalis offers a collaborative and inclusive culture, flexible and remote working policies, and a thriving team environment where everyone's voice is valued.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects within the UK Water Industry.
- Expertise in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning, and solution development.
- Strong knowledge of InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
- Ability to review and provide quality assurance on others’ work to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with MS 365 applications; knowledge of PowerBI and SharePoint is advantageous.
- Experience with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) is desirable.

About you
- Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Motivated to lead and develop teams while driving technical innovation.
- Committed to delivering high-quality outputs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or vocational qualification.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) is advantageous.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Principal/ Associate Director Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
Company:
AtkinsRéalis
Salary:
£65,000 - £90,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Sheffield