Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

An exciting opportunity awaits you. Thames Water is currently seeking a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller who will be responsible for developing, managing, and updating wastewater network models to fulfil business requirements.

As a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller, you will provide specialist advice and solutions in a significant modelling activity area to meet current and future demands. You will work closely with System Planners and other teams across the business to ensure that all modelling activities are executed efficiently. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. Apply now and take your career to the next level.

What you’ll be doing as a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

• Building and developing models on modelling software.
• Analysing and working on data sources to ensure we evaluate network performance and the impact of change at pipe and system levels.
• Be able to be reactive to find solutions to issues that arise.
• Plan and supervise asset and flow surveys and field investigations.
• Provide technical support to the broader business as required.
• Be able to build and deliver reports on data and modelling you have been responsible for.
• Hybrid-Reading Sewage Treatment Works, will be required to attend the office once a week.

This role will be accepting full and part-time applications and does not require a driver's licence.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) related degree
• Know how to use modelling software to complete modelling tasks, preferably ICM software. (building and maintaining models, performance analysis, pioneering)

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary paying between £40,000 - £58,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.