Experienced Hydraulic Modeller – Treatment Works Hydraulics & SurgeTransient Analysis

Peterborough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competitivesalary depending on skills and experience

Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working)

Base location either inPeterborough LincolnColchesteror Norwich (depending on your location). Hybrid 2 days in the office.

Weareseekingan experienced hydraulic modeller to join our Chief Engineering Office someone who brings strong capability in either treatment works hydraulics or surge/transient analysis. Whichever discipline is your strength wewill provide training and mentoringto develop you into a genuine dual-discipline specialist.

What youwillbe doing

Youwilldeliver high-quality hydraulic modelling that directly shapes how our water and wastewater treatment assets are designed andoperated. Depending on your background this will include some orall ofthe following:

Treatmentworkshydraulics: flow distribution analysisheadlosscalculations hydraulic controlstrategiesand process optimisation typically using tools such as HADES or equivalent software.
Surge and transient analysis: supportingcapitalschemedelivery and operational decision-making with tools including WANDAVariSim or similar platforms.

Across both disciplines youwillbuild andvalidaterobust models translate complex outputs into clear risk-based recommendations and play an active role in assuring modelling quality and growing capability across the team.

Why this role

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading-edge technical team shaping the future of water modelling across the business and the wider industry.Youwillbuild deepexpertiseacross both treatment hydraulics and surge modelling with structured mentoring and targeted technical training. Youwillhave real influence on engineering and operational decisions with a clear route towardabroader technical leadership

What wearelooking for

Youwillhave solid hands-on modelling experience in at least one of the two disciplines with the confidence to lead technical studies navigate operational constraints and communicate findings to engineering and non-engineering audiences. Experience with HADES WANDAVariSimor similar tools is a plus but what matters most is your stronghydraulicfundamentals andyourgenuine commitment to continuous professional development

Experience

Extensive experience in a relevant modelling discipline delivering complex system-basedand strategic projects across the asset management lifecycle
Proven leadership in model build calibration verification and validation with a deep understanding of data quality uncertainty and ambiguity
Experience writing and embedding technical specifications standards policies and procedures
Strong background in data analysis interpolation hypothesis development and evidence-based decision-making
Demonstrated success applying systems thinking across assets people process commercial and technology considerations
Experience balancing multi-objective criteria such as risk performance efficiency and cost
Proventrack recordof mentoring coaching and training technical colleagues with measurable outcomes
Experience initiating and leading technical discussions change and continuous improvement
Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a complex fast-moving environment including influencing others time and activities
Experience working effectively in virtual agile and collaborative delivery models

Qualifications Knowledge & Professional Standing

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
Chartered or working towards chartership/accreditation with a recognised professional body
Deep understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline (e.g. hydraulics treatment processes demand analysis system operation)
Strong knowledge of industry context policies frameworks and initiatives including interpreting their impact on modelling priorities
Understanding of asset surveys data collection techniques data uncertainty and associated health and safety considerations
High levelof personal accountability with a strong commitment to results and people

Whatsin it for you

Private healthcare and physiotherapy
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave (rising with service)
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture
Life Assurance (8 salary) and Personal Accident cover
Enhanced family leave policies
Great discounts andperks

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

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