ABOUT US:

RPS, Tetra Tech are actively engaged in several long-term wastewater programmes across the UK water industry, helping our clients address major pollution and flooding challenges. As part of these programmes our wastewater consulting team undertake a broad range of projects including urban drainage and water quality modelling studies; WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs and catchment investment planning; and the development of engineering solutions from feasibility through to outline and detailed design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a relevant technical field (postgraduate preferred).
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Affiliation with a professional institution (CIWEM, ICE, IWater) is desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for experienced Principal Wastewater Modellers / Catchment Planners / Engineers to join our dynamic and growing Water Consultancy team operating across the UK. Working at Principal level, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of new teams to work on our exciting AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment.
Locations: London, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Derby, Bristol, Manchester, Warrington, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. We support flexible work to help you balance life and work, while encouraging collaboration. That’s why hybrid working is our standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage health, safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Develop and deliver wastewater catchment strategies and solutions, including hydraulic modelling and analysis.
• Ensure quality outputs and compliance with standards and governance requirements.
• Oversee commercial performance, forecasting, and risk management.
• Produce bids and proposals.
• Lead a team to maintain strong client relationships and manage project team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and processes for efficiency and innovation.
• Travel to client sites or other RPS/Tetra Tech offices as needed.