Location
manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
07/11/2026
Closing date
28/11/2026
Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
Manchester
£60,000 - £65,000
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join a leading UK engineering and environmental consultancy experiencing significant growth within its Water and Wastewater division. With substantial investment across the UK water industry, this is an opportunity to take a leading technical role on major infrastructure projects, influence innovative engineering solutions and help shape the future of wastewater networks.
The Role - Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
* Lead and oversee the delivery of complex wastewater hydraulic modelling projects.
* Manage a team of wastewater modellers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and professional development.
* Oversee model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic and water quality analysis.
* Lead catchment planning, DWMPs and the development of engineering solutions to address flooding and environmental challenges.
* Review and quality-assure technical reports, modelling outputs and project deliverables.
* Manage client relationships and provide specialist technical advice.
* Support project delivery, tender submissions, fee estimates and technical innovation.
Benefits for the successful Principal Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller
* Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Excellent career progression and leadership opportunities.
* Ongoing professional development and technical training.
* Opportunity to lead major UK and international water infrastructure projects.
Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications.
* Significant experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling and network planning.
* Strong expertise in InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
* Proven experience in model build, verification, calibration, and hydraulic analysis.
* Experience leading projects, managing technical teams and providing quality assurance.
* Strong understanding of the UK water industry, regulatory requirements and DWMPs.
* The full right to work in the UK
* A full UK driving licence
* Live within a commutable distance to the Manchester office
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position