SENIOR CLEAN WATER MODELLER

Due to continued framework wins, we are looking to appoint several Senior Clean Water Modellers at various locations across the UK. Our Clean Water Modellers provide modelling, calibration and analytical support on a range of clean water projects.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in water modelling using InfoWorks WS, Synergi Water or similar.
• You will be expected to have proficiency in MS 365 applications and have knowledge in key areas such as advanced Excel and Visual Basic.
• Working knowledge of GIS Systems (preferably MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Deep expertise in hydraulic modelling and/or related water infrastructure areas, taking responsibility for delivery of specialist, complex or innovative projects, ensuring client standard and specification compliance.
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff at all levels, including line management of less experienced colleagues, improve organisational effectiveness and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to build, lead and motivate a team both internally and in partnership with external clients, and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Ability to manage (or support project managers to manage) small to large modelling projects/packages and programmes of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and having the ability to work to tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Chartership or working towards chartership for Senior or Principal grades.
• Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

• Technical development and delivery of clean water hydraulic models, including model construction and calibration, model use studies, optioneering and analysis studies, to time, budget and the required quality.
• Leadership of modelling project teams delivering a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.
• Line Management of project team members with responsibility for day-to-day leadership and direction for the team, workload planning and prioritisation, provision of technical direction and support, driving staff performance, motivation and career development.
• Ensuring quality of modelling outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements.
• Accountable for commercial performance and forecasting of projects, and the production of bids and proposals.
• Build, maintain and manage strong and collaborative working relationships with clients.
• Continual improvement of modelling tools, procedures and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Maintaining and reporting on an overall programme of work and associated resource demands.
• Developing and improving relationships and collaboration with other internal RPS modelling teams.
• Contribute to commercial performance, forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals.
• Management of all health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.
• Travelling to the client and/or other RPS offices might be required, depending on location.