Principal Urban Drainage Modeller

Overview

In this role you lead complex urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects, ensuring high-quality, consistent outputs across UK frameworks. You will guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and shape how modelling is delivered through digital tools and innovative approaches. You’ll work within the Newcastle team and across a multidisciplinary network to address flood risk, water quality, and environmental performance. Your influence extends to client engagement and future technical direction, contributing to a resilient urban water sector.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance
• disounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee urban drainage and wastewater modelling projects across major UK frameworks
• Develop and apply advanced hydraulic models to assess flood risk and support sustainable development
• Provide technical governance and sign-off modelling outputs
• Coordinate project planning and delivery across multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor engineers and modellers, supporting their professional development
• Contribute to client engagement and long-term solution development

Key requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline
• Extensive experience in urban drainage or wastewater modelling
• Strong technical expertise in InfoWorks ICM or equivalent hydraulic modelling software
• Proven experience leading projects and providing technical direction
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing technical teams
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Experience working on regulated water industry projects or frameworks
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE or CIWEM)

• leadership
• clear communication
• mentoring and coaching
• InfoWorks ICM
• hydraulic modelling
• flood risk assessment

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