Urban Drainage Modelling Specialist

We are currently working with one of the world's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultanies as they look to add an Urban Drainage Modelling Specialist to their division in Epsom, Surrey.

This consultancy is one of the leading names in the field of Clean Water Network providing services to the Water market sector with some of our key clients being many of the UK's water companies. Due to a practice expansion they are seeking to appoint an Urban Drainage Modelling Specialist to join their teams operating from across the UK. They are looking for a strong collaborator, capable of supporting teams and delivering on remote projects as part of their national Practice.

The Individual:

The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the water market sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of business development, client management, project management and line management. You will be required to undertake a key role in the delivery of clean water network Infrastructure projects and as well as being responsible in supporting the leadership and development of our Urban Drainage Modelling capability.

The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:

• Model Build and Verification - creating robust sewer network models that are suitable for analysis and solution development.
• Model Maintenance -updating models and improving them with a focus on specific study drivers.
• Hydraulic and Water Quality Analysis - intelligent assessment of catchment hydraulics and pollutant sources to identify needs and risks.
• Integrated Catchment Modelling - constructing models for assessing the interaction between sewers (storm and foul), watercourses and overland flows.
• Catchment Planning- determination of hydraulic, environmental and operational needs of catchments and the development of various horizon strategies to improve catchment performance.
• Solution Development- development of outline designs, and support through detailed design process.
• Technical Leadership - providing direction and advice to our clients to help them make better asset investment decisions.

Other key attributes required include:

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external Clients.
• Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritize when necessary.
• Full clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities:

The role will have key responsibilities relating to business performance, business resilience and technical reputation and will contribute to the implementation of business strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Duties:
  • Assume Technical Lead role on projects to ensure the consultancy delivers Smarter, Faster and More Reliable outcomes for its clients.
  • Undertake Project Director role on projects where required.
  • Undertake Programme / Framework Manager roles on strategic / multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Actively encourage staff to participate in, and contribute to, internal best practice forums, and external profile-raising activities.
  • Promote staff development through training, on-the-job experience, and personal development.
• Business Duties:
  • Actively encourage Team integration.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
  • Client Relationship Development with our key Water Company and non-Water Company clients with the strategic growth of both revenue and margin.
  • Promote the merge of more traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods.
  • Management / technical support of bidding opportunities to win work and identify and mitigate risks.

Company benefits include a double matched pension contribution up to 10%, private medical insurance, bespoke tailored benefits, hybrid working, as well as the opportunity to purchase up to 15 additional days of annual leave on top of the standard 25 days.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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