Wastewater Hydraulic Modellers – Assistant to Principal


Location
Cardiff (with flexible and remote working options across UK offices)
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
Join AtkinsRéalis and contribute to making the world’s outlook brighter and healthier through innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. As part of one of the largest UK multidisciplinary teams, you will work alongside engineers, modellers, geographers, GIS specialists, and technicians to deliver solutions for a diverse client base including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities, and developers. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in feasibility studies, hydraulic modelling, data analysis, and the development of engineering solutions to support asset investment decisions. You will prepare reports, support health and safety risk assessments, and contribute to tender responses and fee estimates at senior levels. The role supports career growth through mentorship, tailored personal development plans, and enhanced training courses. You will be part of a pioneering team focused on sustainable water management and environmental improvement projects, with potential involvement in international work. AtkinsRéalis offers a collaborative culture with flexible working policies designed to help you balance your professional and personal life.
Experience
Experience or awareness of urban drainage modelling using InfoWorks ICM (or CS), GIS packages such as ARC or MapInfo, and civil engineering is advantageous but not essential as full on-the-job training will be provided. Experience working on feasibility studies, flooding and environmental improvement projects, site visits, and client liaison is beneficial. Desirable experience includes wastewater modelling, distribution networks, building and calibrating network models, and using models for planning and operational purposes. Senior roles require expertise in model build and verification, hydraulic and water quality analysis, catchment planning, Drainage and Wastewater Management Planning (DWMP), technical leadership, and quality assurance.
About you
You are motivated to develop your skills within a supportive and innovative environment. You have strong analytical abilities and a passion for delivering technically excellent projects. You are able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. You demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in your work. You are adaptable to flexible working arrangements and thrive in a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
BSc/BEng/MEng degree in geography, GIS, science, engineering or related subjects is preferred. Equivalent professional qualifications may be considered at senior levels. Technician roles require HNC or HND level qualifications in similar subjects. Opportunities to work towards further qualifications will be available for successful candidates.
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