Principal Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller – Scotland

We are looking for a Principal Wastewater Modeller to support the ongoing growth and development of our wastewater teams based in Scotland. The role will be predominantly focused on supporting our Scottish Water frameworks but there may be opportunities to support other clients and frameworks across the UK.

This is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Our Water Consultancy business is supporting a range of prestigious programmes for our clients, leading into SR27, AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, making a meaningful impact on millions of lives across the UK, and leaving a legacy for generations to come!

About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

About You:

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as a Principal Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline, and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure.

By joining us, you’re not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You’re making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities:

Candidates should possess prior experience with projects in urban drainage settings, along with proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and relevant GIS software.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the capacity to seamlessly integrate into a team dynamic. Additionally, they will have the chance to cultivate their skills as a mentor and offer technical guidance to other modelling personnel, showcasing leadership in urban drainage contexts while prioritising exceptional client service.

·       Technical development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions (including hydraulic modelling and analysis, model use studies, optioneering and cost-benefit analysis studies, to time, budget and the required quality).

·       Ensuring quality of outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements.

·       Building, maintaining, and managing strong and collaborative working relationships with clients.

·       Production of bids and proposals.

·       Providing leadership for team members including day-to-day leadership and direction for the team, provision of technical direction and support, workload planning and prioritisation, and supporting staff career development and performance.

·       Management of health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.

·       Fostering relationships and collaboration with wider RPS/Tetra Tech teams across the UK, and potentially globally.

·       Travelling to clients and/or other RPS/Tetra Tech offices may be required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

·       Deep expertise in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and/or related wastewater infrastructure areas, taking responsibility for delivery of specialist, complex or innovative projects, ensuring client standards and specification compliance.

·       Solid understanding of feasibility and solution development processes and associated engineering and buildability factors.

·       Working knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulation

·       Technical / thought leadership in wastewater catchment planning, industry regulation and legislation.

·       Ability to co-ordinate and manage teams, including line management of less experienced colleagues, improving organisational effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

·       Ability to manage (or support project managers to manage) small to large projects/packages and programmes of work.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Expertise using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.

Qualifications:

·       Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

·       Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional institution like CIWEM, IoW or ICE.