Hydraulic Modeller

Job Title: Hydraulic Modeller
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Division: Water & Natural Resources
Reporting To: Senior Project Coordinator

Overview

Robert Walters is partnering with a leading organisation in the water and natural resources sector to recruit a Network Modelling Engineer. This role is ideal for technically minded professionals who enjoy analytical problem‑solving and contributing to the optimisation of water and wastewater networks across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic modelling and analysis for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and network systems.
• Build, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models using industry‑standard software.
• Work closely with engineering and technical teams to integrate modelling insights into wider project solutions.
• Assess system performance, diagnose network issues, and support operational decision‑making.
• Contribute to the development of new modelling methodologies and digital tools.
• Attend project meetings, communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders, and support key project milestones.
• Produce clear, high‑quality documentation aligned with project and industry standards.
• Assist with data preparation, validation, and interpretation.

Person Profile

• Strong analytical mindset with a genuine interest in hydraulic systems and network behaviour.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in multidisciplinary environments.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage workload autonomously across multiple projects.
• Detail‑focused with a commitment to producing reliable, accurate technical work.
• Curious and forward‑thinking, with an interest in digital innovation within the water sector.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within a UK water company, consultancy, or regulated utilities setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater network operations or modelling.
• Practical experience with hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., InfoWorks ICM / WS Pro, EPANET, or similar).
• Understanding of network hydraulics, operational performance factors, and system optimisation.
• Strong data analysis, technical reporting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Qualifications

• No formal or specific qualifications required — candidates from varied pathways will be considered.