Salary: £55,000 to £78,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Falmer (Brighton) - Hybrid / Home Working with occasional site visits
Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours/week)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to lead delivery teams on a range of wastewater projects. The role combines technical leadership, stakeholder management, and innovation to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading UK water company committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. They actively support flexible working arrangements, professional development, and employee engagement, providing an environment where senior professionals can influence strategic decision-making and drive change across the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.
Liaise with stakeholders and prepare reports, specifications, datasheets, and technical content for contracts.
Approve designs and ensure adherence to technical governance and QA standards.
Manage project finances to ensure delivery within budget.
Resolve complex design issues and challenge company standards to promote continuous improvement.
Research industry best practice and promote digital design innovation.
Collaborate with supply chains and delivery partners to drive efficiency.
Line manage, coach, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring staff engagement and development.
What Our Client is Looking For:
MEng, BEng, BSc, or HNC in Engineering, Environmental, or numerate science-related subject.
Chartered Engineer with a relevant Engineering/Scientific Institution.
Proven experience delivering wastewater hydraulic modelling projects within the UK Water Industry.
Strong understanding of wastewater engineering theory, hydraulic modelling, and solution development.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Full driving licence and competency in MS Office and relevant IT design tools.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary (£55,000-£78,000) with performance-related bonus
Pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave + paid volunteering days
Health cash plan, life assurance (4x salary), and digital GP service
Flexible working, including hybrid options
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
Occupational health and study support for job-related qualifications
Cycle to work scheme, free parking, and access to local amenities
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Relevant engineering or science qualifications
Opportunity for Growth:
Lead strategic wastewater modelling projects
Influence company-wide technical standards and innovation
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Engage in digitalisation and standardisation initiatives
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Salary description
£55000.00 - £78000.00 per year