Wastewater Modeller

1 month ago


Haywards Heath, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

It is expected that the post holder will take an active role in urban drainage activities nationally, the development of innovative ideas and participate in R&D projects both internally and externally. The post holder will also be responsible for preparing Flood Risk Assessment reports for developers.

Most of the project work undertaken by the company uses state-of-the-art computer programs and involves the computer modelling of drainage and river systems and in particular flooding in urban areas. This work relies heavily on complex data and accuracy is of paramount importance. The company has framework agreements with Severn Trent Water and Wessex Water.

The job holder will report to the Managing Director and the main focus of the role will be working on both 1D sewer models and Integrated 1D-2D Catchment Models and the person will be responsible for developing other technical staff and for providing an exemplary service to established and new Clients.

The position will be a hybrid one working from home and either our Staplefield Office located about 3 miles outside Haywards Heath or our Altrincham Office in Greater Manchester.

Job Functions:

- Support Graduate Wastewater modellers
- Hydraulic modelling using the InfoWorks suites of programs (ICM);
- Assist with the development of new techniques and skills;
- Prepare reports etc and undertake checking of work done by others;
- Other duties as required to meet the project workload.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 4 years proven experience of hydraulic modelling;
- Highly proficient computer skills;
- Highly proficient technical skills;
- Good mathematical skills (either an A/A* at GCSE or C at A Level);
- Ability to manage workload;
- Good communication skills;