Senior Modeller

Description

• Provide effective technical support to contract partners, acting as Yorkshire Water's "Expert Client"
• Lead on the technical development and maintenance of YW’s urban drainage/hydraulic models along with associated procedures to capture industry best practice.
• Ensure all models are developed and maintained within the required timescales to ensure compliance with the company’s statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on providing technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to modelling/sewer network risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert technical coaching to other team members and colleagues.

Requirements

If you’ve got experience in the modelling arena and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

• Has a positive attitude to problem solving and is a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills.
• A degree qualification in a relevant discipline and can demonstrate a wide knowledge and experience in urban drainage modelling
• Excellent communication skills which include being able to explain complex Modelling and Urban Drainage processes and issues to non-technical stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of wastewater asset types and understanding of how sewerage systems function.
• Ability to train and coach others on technical elements of modelling and software
• Competent in use of specialist modelling software, e.g. InfoWorks ICM used within Yorkshire Water
• Good and confident decision-making skills in relation to modelling queries, technical issues and verification of outputs.

Benefits

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (notionally 2-3 days in the office per week )

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £49,600 - £62,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Modeller progression plan
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Retail savings scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance