Senior Hydraulic Modelling Specialist

We are seeking to recruit multiple Senior Hydraulic Modelling Specialists to join our team for various significant long-term projects across the UK.

In addition to an array of extensive programmes within the UK water sector, Tetra Tech has successfully secured a £100 million single-award framework to enhance river health in the Northwest of England.

Tetra Tech has collaborated with leading water authorities for many years, engaging in innovative initiatives.

As we advance towards AMP8, this is an exciting period to be involved in the water sector, and working alongside passionate organisations provides our professionals the chance to effect positive change.

Under this decade-long framework, Tetra Tech will focus on programme optimisation, devise solutions, and choose the preferred options based on best value, minimal carbon footprint, and cost efficiency.

Our mission is to deliver outstanding water services to promote a resilient, eco-friendly, and flourishing Northwest.

About The Team:

Our Water Consulting team comprises Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts who provide Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to our Water Industry clients, supporting business planning and execution.

This dynamic industry presents challenges and opportunities that necessitate innovation, commitment, and teamwork to meet our clients' requirements.

In addition to the United Utilities framework, we collaborate with several major water companies across the UK, maintaining a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements.

Our Water Consultancy division is engaged in prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, ensuring a secure career path for the next two decades, leaving a lasting impact.

About You:

Applicants should have prior experience in urban drainage projects, along with expertise in InfoWorks ICM and relevant GIS software.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong teamwork abilities and the capacity to integrate seamlessly into a collaborative environment.

Moreover, they will have the opportunity to develop their skills as a mentor and provide technical guidance to other modelling professionals, demonstrating leadership in urban drainage contexts while prioritising exceptional client service.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee all health and safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Technical development and execution of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions (including hydraulic modelling and analysis, model use studies, optioneering, and cost-benefit analysis studies, adhering to timelines, budgets, and required quality).
• Awareness of solution feasibility and buildability engineering factors.
• Continuous enhancement of tools, procedures, and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Ensure quality of outputs and compliance with standards, specifications, and governance requirements.
• Responsible for and reporting on commercial performance, forecasting, and risk management.
• Preparation of bids and proposals.
• Travel to client sites and/or other Tetra Tech offices may be necessary.
• Lead a team to build, maintain, and manage strong collaborative relationships with clients.
• Line Management of project team members, responsible 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.

Foster relationships and collaboration with wider Tetra Tech disciplines.

About You:

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical field. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Chartered membership of relevant professional institutions (CIWEM, IOW, ICE or equivalent) would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulations.
• Technical leadership in wastewater catchment planning, industry regulation, and legislation.
• Ability to manage (or assist project managers in managing) small to large projects/packages and programmes of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff at all levels, including line management of less experienced colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Expertise in using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Deep knowledge in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning, and/or related wastewater infrastructure areas, taking responsibility for delivering specialist, complex, or innovative projects, ensuring compliance with client standards and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications, with knowledge in key areas such as advanced Excel, PowerBI, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with GIS Systems (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience with FME, Optimatics, Python (or similar) would be an advantage.

Qualifications:

• Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical field. 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.

What's in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway empower you to take charge of your career, with support available to help you reach your goals.

We encourage and value diverse ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. A mix of experiences and skills is essential for developing the most innovative solutions. We respect one another and acknowledge the potential and contributions of everyone. Joining us means becoming part of a diverse community and a company that prioritises its people and their well-being.

A career with us is anything but ordinary. Here, you are not just a number; you are part of the solution.

Why Tetra Tech?

With 27,000 employees in over 550 offices across more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services.

We take pride in offering our employees market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

At Tetra Tech, we foster a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to provide competitive compensation and benefits.

Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.

We offer a variety of solutions to help you achieve the best work/life balance.

We are a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need for flexibility, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that suits them. We also recognise the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment.

With agile offices and hybrid working as standard, we trust our employees to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the future of water.