Clean Water Modeller

As a result of Framework wins and ongoing expansion we are looking to recruit a number of Clean Water Modellers with various levels of experience from Assistant to Senior Modeller. These roles can be based anywhere within the UK and can be hybrid/remote based with main office locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Brighton, Derby and Exeter.

Our Clean Water Modellers work within our team to provide modelling, calibration and analytical support on a range of clean water projects.

This is an exciting and evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities which require innovation, dedication and team work to help us meet our clients’ needs.

We’re RPS and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication and working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

What you’ll be doing

• Construct, calibrate and maintain strategic and all-mains network models
• Deliver feasibility studies, model use studies, optioneering and development assessments for water supply networks
• Collate and analyse recorded flow and pressure data, prepare and co-ordinate site survey and field-testing programmes
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables; continually reviewing deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor project tasks, and report regularly on project status
• Ensure quality of modelling outputs and compliance with standards, specifications and governance requirements
• Project management of small projects
• Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with clients
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to provide technical support and assistance
• Travelling to the client and/or other RPS offices might be required, depending on location

Who we’re looking for

With experience within this sector, you may already be familiar with what we’re looking for.

• Preferably Degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Post graduate qualifications an advantage
• Demonstrate relevant experience in modelling in either a consultancy or water company
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications, and have knowledge in advanced Excel and Visual Basic
• Proficient in modelling software using InfoWorks WS, Synergi Water or similar
• Working knowledge of GIS Systems (preferably MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Skilled in the manipulation and handling of large datasets
• You will have demonstrable experience in discipline specific data analysis packages, which may be water focussed such as InfoWorks or InfoAsset
• General understanding of the UK water industry
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence preferable

What’s in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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