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Wastewater Hydraulic Network Modeller...

RSK Group
Edinburgh
2 days ago
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Job Description

The Vacancy

WRc is seeking a Wastewater Hydraulic Network Modeller to join their Technical Consulting Team. This is a hybrid role, offering flexible working hours based on a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday.

The role will support the Head of Wastewater Strategy and the growing WRc modelling team in delivering exceptional solutions for the wastewater sector. You will bring ideas, drive, and energy and be highly capable of engaging with clients to deliver solutions that meet their requirements.

You will complement the existing team's domain knowledge with your technical skills and experience. Your main focus will be on project delivery to a wide portfolio of project opportunities, including existing UK framework contracts but also novel one-off projects both in the UK and overseas. This typically involves undertaking feasibility studies/projects using computer modelling, statistical modelling, GIS and data analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate an ability to successfully deliver projects to exacting standards, within budgets and time and with positive client feedback.
  • Support the education and professional development of colleagues, actively developing staff skills and careers so that they are flexible to meet the needs of the market and business targets.
  • Provide technical support to deliver external training.
  • Be prepared to lead a small team with day-to-day line management responsibilities.
  • Champion Health Safety and Wellbeing of staff to ensure safe working practices and culture.
  • Maintain an appreciation and interest in the latest developments in the industry.
  • Show appreciation of potential business opportunities to support future growth of the business.
  • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, drawing on innovation in academia and industry.

    Person Specification:

    You will have proven previous experience in the water sector focused on wastewater network modelling, asset management, drainage planning and data analytics. In addition, you will be able to highlight experience associated with the future challenges that face the water industry and how we may tackle them.
    You will:

  • Be educated to degree level or above, in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrate strong domain knowledge and technical skills within the wastewater environment.
  • Have an inquisitive and logical approach to problem-solving.
  • Be an expert user of InfoWorks ICM modelling software. Experience of water quality modelling would be an advantage.
  • Be proficient in use of GIS, including software such as QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
  • Have skills and experience in one or more of the following: optimisation software, FME, programming languages such as Python and SQL, and/or legacy languages such as Ruby and VBA.

    Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary up to £50,000 depending upon relevant experience
  • Life assurance
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
  • Contributary pension scheme.

    Full job description attached under documents

    RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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    RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

    About Us

    Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.

    WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.

    The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, "innovation through collaboration".

    WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

    At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

    Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

    By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

    We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

    If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

    An RSK Company

    Benefits

    Life Assurance

    Annual Leave Purchase

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Discounted Gym Membership

    Mental Health Support

    Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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